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Zezé Procópio
Personal information
Full name José Procópio Mendes
Date of birth (1913-08-12)August 12, 1913
Place of birth Valença, Brazil
Date of death February 8, 1980(1980-02-08) (aged 66)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Villa Nova
Atlético Mineiro
Botafogo
Palmeiras
São Paulo
International career
Brazil
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Third place 1938 France
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

José Procópio Mendes, best known as Zezé Procópio (August 12, 1913 in Varginha, Minas Gerais State – February 8, 1980 in Valença, Rio de Janeiro State)[1] was an association footballer in midfielder role.

In career (1932–1948) was played for Villa Nova, Atlético Mineiro, Botafogo, Palmeiras and São Paulo. He won a Brazilian Championship (1937), five Minas Gerais State Championship (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938) and two São Paulo State Championship (1942 and 1947). For Brazilian team he took part in 1938 FIFA World Cup, playing four matches without scoring goal.[2]

He died at age 66.

References

  1. ^ CBF profile[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Zezé ProcópioFIFA competition record (archived)