Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Luiz Carlos Ferreira , best known as Luisinho ( born in Nova Lima , Minas Gerais , October 22 , 1958 ) is a former football ( soccer ) player in defender role .
Simplified: Luiz Carlos Ferreira ( born 22 October , 1958 ) is a former Brazilian football player .