Zé Roberto

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosé Roberto "Zé Roberto"•Marques
Used name•Zé Roberto
Born31 May 1945 in Sertãozinho, São PauloBRA
Died7 May 2016 (aged 70 years 11 months 7 days) in Serra Negra, São PauloBRA
AffiliationsSão Paulo FC — São Paulo, São PauloBRA
NOCBrazilBRA

Biography

Zé Roberto played for Atletico Paranaense and Coritiba, starting with Atletico in 1968. He was the top scorer that year for Paranaense. With Coritiba he was the team’s top scorer in 1971, 1973, and 1974, and state champion from 1971-73. Zé Roberto retired from football in 1974. He lived the remainder of his life in the small town of Serra Negra, São Paulo, where he died from the effects of an ulcer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Football (Football) BRA Zé Roberto
Football, Men (Olympic) Brazil =9

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