China_(footballer,_born_1923)

China (footballer, born 1923)

China (footballer, born 1923)

Brazilian footballer

For other uses, see China (disambiguation).

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

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