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José Ely de Miranda (8 August 1932 – 14 June 2015), commonly known as Zito, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. He is regarded as one of the biggest idols of Santos FC, the club he represented for 15 years, captaining a side including Pelé to domestic and international successes. He was also part of the Brazilian squads which won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962. After his retirement as a player, Zito remained at Santos as a director and youth coordinator, developing several young future international players.

Quick facts about Zito

  • Full name: Zito
  • Born: 1932-08-08
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q372092

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Who is Zito?

José Ely de Miranda (8 August 1932 – 14 June 2015), commonly known as Zito, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.

What nationality is Zito?

Zito is Brazil.

When was Zito born?

Zito was born on 1932-08-08.

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