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Soccer Player

I played youth, amateur, and professional soccer until I was 23 years old.

1. Youth Soccer - Bonsucesso - City of Tupã - State of São Paulo

At the age of 5, I became interested in soccer while living on my grandfather's farm in Duartina, SP.
I started playing rural soccer very young, encouraged by my father.
At the age of 11, I officially started in clubs, playing soccer at the Bonsucesso club in Tupã, SP.
From 1968 to 1971, I played in the dente de leite, youth, and junior divisions.
From 1972 to 1973, I played in the youth and adult divisions.
I participated in youth, amateur, and regional championships in the interior of São Paulo.

2. Amateur and Professional - Tupã FC - Tupã, SP

In 1974, I played for Tupã FC, a professional team.
I played in the Second Division of the São Paulo State Football Championship.

3. Professional Soccer Player - Noroeste Futebol Clube - Bauru, SP

From 1975 to mid-1976, I played as a midfielder for Noroeste in Bauru.
I participated in the São Paulo State Championship, Copa São Paulo, Integration Tournament, youth championships, and friendly matches throughout the state.

4. Career End

In 1976, I had a problem with my right knee and underwent surgery for meniscus and ligament issues.
I returned to soccer in 1977 and continued to play in amateur teams and tryouts for professional teams for another two years.
In 1979, I underwent a second surgery in an attempt to return to professional soccer.
I returned to soccer with tryouts at Noroeste, Ponte Preta, São Carlense, Santos, and Matsubara.
Without a solution for the knee problem, I ended my soccer career at the age of 23 in 1980.

5. Soccer in My Life

Soccer played a central role in my life; I learned discipline, focus, and initiative.
I developed friendships in the clubs, learning about competition and leadership.

6. Book on Soccer

- I published the book "Football That Comes from God - The Art of Playing Soccer and Enchanting People," which showcases the Art of Soccer played at that time and the experiences learned in the sport.

Amateur Soccer at Bonsucesso Club of Tupã.

Bonsucesso Futebol e Regatas in the city of Tupã. I am the third standing from left to right.

Juvenil team of Bonsucesso. Friend Ricardinho on the left and Luiz Paulo behind.

Bonsucesso Futebol e Regatas in the city of Tupã. Standing, I am the second from right to left.

Bonsucesso Futebol e Regatas of Tupã. Squatting, I am the third from left to right. Amateur division.

Futsal at University (regional university games). Squatting, I am the third from left to right.

Second Division with Tupã Futebol Clube. Squatting, I am the second from left to right.

Paulista Championship playing for Noroeste of Bauru against Botafogo of Ribeirão Preto, Sócrates' team.

Noroeste U-20 team in 1975 - Standing, I am the fourth from left to right.

Playing for Noroeste's Super Young team in 1975 and 76. Fifth from left to right.

Noroeste of Bauru in 75 and 76.

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Soccer Player

I played youth, amateur, and professional soccer until I was 23 years old.

1. Youth Soccer - Bonsucesso - City of Tupã - State of São Paulo

At the age of 5, I became interested in soccer while living on my grandfather's farm in Duartina, SP.

I started playing rural soccer very young, encouraged by my father.

At the age of 11, I officially started in clubs, playing soccer at the Bonsucesso club in Tupã, SP.

From 1968 to 1971, I played in the dente de leite, youth, and junior divisions.

From 1972 to 1973, I played in the youth and adult divisions.

I participated in youth, amateur, and regional championships in the interior of São Paulo.

2. Amateur and Professional - Tupã FC - Tupã, SP

In 1974, I played for Tupã FC, a professional team.

I played in the Second Division of the São Paulo State Football Championship.

3. Professional Soccer Player - Noroeste Futebol Clube - Bauru, SP

From 1975 to mid-1976, I played as a midfielder for Noroeste in Bauru.

I participated in the São Paulo State Championship, Copa São Paulo, Integration Tournament, youth championships, and friendly matches throughout the state.

4. Career End

In 1976, I had a problem with my right knee and underwent surgery for meniscus and ligament issues.

I returned to soccer in 1977 and continued to play in amateur teams and tryouts for professional teams for another two years.

In 1979, I underwent a second surgery in an attempt to return to professional soccer.

I returned to soccer with tryouts at Noroeste, Ponte Preta, São Carlense, Santos, and Matsubara.

Without a solution for the knee problem, I ended my soccer career at the age of 23 in 1980.

5. Soccer in My Life

Soccer played a central role in my life; I learned discipline, focus, and initiative.

I developed friendships in the clubs, learning about competition and leadership.

6. Book on Soccer

I published the book "Football That Comes from God - The Art of Playing Soccer and Enchanting People," which showcases the Art of Soccer played at that time and the experiences learned in the sport.

🇵🇹 José Antonio Ribeiro Neto (Zezinho)