China (footballer, born 1923)

For other uses, see China (disambiguation).
China
Personal information
Full name José Gonçalves da Silva
Date of birth (1923-01-27)January 27, 1923
Place of birth Recife, Brazil
Date of death Unknown
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1944–1946 America-RJ
1946 Fluminense
1947–1949 São Paulo 64 (35)
1949–1952 Guarani
1952–1953 Botafogo-SP
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 September 2023

José Gonçalves da Silva, better known as China, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Before coming to São Paulo FC, China played for RJ at América and Fluminense. In São Paulo he won the state championships in 1948 and 1949.[1] It was highlighted by its great speed.[2]

At Guarani, he was hired from São Paulo for the final stretch of the access division in 1949, being fundamental in the victory.[3] Scored 83 goals, being one of the top 15 players with the most goals in the history of for the club.[4]

Honours

São Paulo

Guarani

References

  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Esquadrão Imortal - São Paulo 1943-1949". Imortais do Futebol (in Portuguese). 18 March 2022. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Acesso – 1949". Planeta Guarani (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Semana do Guarani – Joca, 401 Jogos e a Lista dos 15 maiores artilheiros da história". Guarani FC (in Portuguese). 8 April 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2023.