José Carlos da Costa Araújo

José Carlos da Costa Araújo (7 February 1962 – 24 July 2009), best known as Zé Carlos, was a Brazilian association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. At international level, he played for the Brazil national team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Career Throughout his career (1983–2000) he played for Americano de Campos, Flamengo, Rio Branco, Cruzeiro, Vitória, XV de Piracicaba, América and Tubarão. He played also in Portugal, where he defended Vitória de Guimarães, SC Farense, and Felgueiras.

Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno chose to wear Zé Carlos' name on the back of his shirt for the remainder of the 2009 season.