Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: JosÃ Carlos de Almeida , best known as ZÃ Carlos ( born in Presidente Bernardes , SÃ # o Paulo State , November 14 , 1968 ) is a Brazilian footballer .
Simplified: JosÃ Carlos de Almeida ( born 14 November , 1968 ) is a former Brazilian football player .