José Carlos dos Santos (3 June 1949 – 2 September 2012), better known by the nickname Ruço, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender and defensive midfielder.
Career
Revealed by Madureira EC, Ruço became famous playing for Corinthians, by scoring the goal against Fluminense FC in the semi-finals of the 1976 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, and for being part of the state champion squad in 1977. He made 201 appearances and scored 22 goals for the club.
Death
Ruço died on 2 September 2012, at the age of 63, in the neighborhood of Madureira, Rio de Janeiro, after an ischemic accident due to a medicine for the treatment of gout.
Honours
Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 1977
Rio Branco Campeonato Capixaba: 1983
References
External links Ruço at ogol.com.br