Ruço

José Carlos dos Santos, 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