Zanata (footballer)


Carlos Alberto Zanata Amato, better known as Zanata, is a Brazilian former football defensive midfielder, who played for several Série A clubs.

Career

Born in São José do Rio Pardo, Zanata started his career in 1968, defending Flamengo. Before leaving the club in 1973, he won Placar's Bola de Prata award in 1970, won the Campeonato Carioca in 1972, and played 19 Série A games, and scored once. He joined Flamengo's rival Vasco in 1973, winning the Série A in [Campeonato Brasileiro Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Série A 1974|1974] and the Campeonato Carioca in 1977. Zanata played 120 Série A games and scored eight goals for the club. He played for Mexican club Monterrey from 1978 to 1981, retiring in 1981 while playing for Coritiba.

Honors

Flamengo
Vasco da Gama