José de Anchieta Fontana

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José de Anchieta Fontana (born 31 December 1940 in Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo; died 9 September 1980 in Santa Teresa) was a Brazilian football (soccer) player.

During his club career he played for:

  • 1958 Vitoria
  • 1959-1962 Rio Branco
  • 1962-1968 Vasco da Gama
  • 1969-1972 Cruzeiro

Fontana was a defender of the Brazil national football team when they won the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

He died in his hometown Santa Teresa a few months short of his 40th birthday.

Brazil Brazil squad - 1970 World Cup Champions (3rd Title) Brazil

1 Félix | 2 Brito | 3 Piazza | 4 Carlos Alberto | 5 Clodoaldo | 6 Marco Antônio | 7 Jairzinho | 8 Gérson | 9 Tostão | 10 Pelé | 11 Rivelino | 12 Ado | 13 Roberto | 14 Baldocchi | 15 Fontana | 16 Everaldo | 17 Joel | 18 Paulo César | 19 Edu | 20 Dario | 21 Zé Maria | 22 Leão | Coach: Zagallo

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