Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: JosÃ de Anchieta Fontana ( 31 December 1940 in Santa Teresa , EspÃ rito Santo â `` 9 September 1980 in Santa Teresa ) was a Brazilian football ( soccer ) player .
Simplified: JosÃ de Anchieta Fontana ( born 31 December , 1940 ) is a former Brazilian football player .