José Miglietti
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Fernandes André Cavaco Miglietti | ||
| Date of birth | 11 August 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique | ||
| Date of death | 24 December 2006 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1966–1972 | Benfica | 53 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Atlético | 22 | (0) |
| 1973–1974 | Oriental | 20 | (0) |
| 1974–1976 | União de Tomar | 45 | (0) |
| 1976–1978 | Vila Real | 24 | (0) |
| 1978–1980 | Bragança | 28 | (4) |
| Total | 192 | (4) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
José Fernandes André Cavaco Miglietti (born 11 August 1943 - died 24 December 2006), commonly known as Zeca is a former Portuguese footballer who played mainly as a defender, either in the center or in the left
Over the course of 8 seasons, Zeca amassed Primeira Liga totals of 140 games, mainly at Benfica.
Club career
Born in Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique, Zeca came to Portugal influenced by the success of Eusébio, also from Mozambican. He started in reserves for two seasons, until making it's debut in 23 March 1969, with Otto Glória. In it's first two seasons, he is overshadowed by the breakthrough of Humberto Coelho, and also facing competition from Jacinto Santos and Humberto Fernandes, leaving him to play in the left-back role.
In 1970–71, he plays alongside Humberto Coelho in the center of the defence, in a league and cup double in his best individual season. After getting injuried, he left Benfica in 1972, passing through Atlético CP,Clube Oriental de Lisboa and U.F.C.I. Tomar. He retired shortly after and managed a number of smaller teams in Azores.[1][2]
He died from respiratory problems in 24 December 2006.[3]
Honours
- Benfica
- Portuguese League: 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72
- Portuguese Cup: 1968-69, 1970-71, 1971-72
Personal life
He is the older brother of Abel Miglietti, that played for S.L. Benfica and F.C. Porto.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nº227 - Zeca". Vedeta ou Marreta (in Portuguese). 24 June 2012.
- ↑ "Zeca". Serbenfiquista.com.
- ↑ "Faleceu José Miglietti". noticiasdopico.blogspot.pt. 24 December 2006.
External links
- José Miglietti profile at ForaDeJogo
- Zeca at weltfussball.at