Careca (footballer, born 1943)

Jesus Carlos da Silva (26 September 1943 – 29 June 2026), better known as Careca, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was part of Brazil’s squad for the 1975 Copa América.

Career Revealed in the Democrata-SL, at Atlético Mineiro he became the goalkeeper with the lowest average number of goals conceded, with 90 goals in 166 matches.

Careca was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1975 Copa América, when players from Minas Gerais mostly formed the team.

Death Careca died of lung cancer on 29 June 2026, at the age of 82.

Honours Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1970 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1971 Taça Belo Horizonte: 1972 Taça Minas Gerais: 1975, 1976

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