José do Monte Furtado Sobrinho

José do Monte Furtado Sobrinho (3 August 1927 – 27 June 1990), better known as Zé do Monte, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Accurate in the long passes, the midfielder Zé do Monte was one of the most important players of Atlético Mineiro in 1940s and 1950s. He helped popularize the club mascot (rooster), as he always entered the field with a bump under the arm. Zé do Monte played for the team from 1946 to 1956, in 320 games, scored 25 goals and won eight Minas Gerais state titles.

He was part of the trip to Europe that became known as "Campeão do Gelo".

Honours

Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1953, 1954, 1955