About José Fontana
Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 74). José Fontana was a Brazilian association football player.
José Fontana (19 March 1912 – 3 April 1986), commonly known as Rei, was a Brazilian soccer player, who played as goalkeeper.
Career Rei began his career with Coritiba Foot Ball Club, but his good play took him to Vasco da Gama, where he replaced Jaguaré Bezerra de Vasconcelos when the latter went to FC Barcelona.
Rei got his nickname from his impeccable style of dressing, and was seen as a ladies' man, having lived with the famous singer Aracy de Almeida for four years.
Titles Coritiba Campeonato Paranaense: 1931
Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1934 and 1936.
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Who was José Fontana?
Brazilian association football player (1912-1986)
When was José Fontana born?
José Fontana was born on 19 March 1912 in Curitiba.
When did José Fontana die?
José Fontana died on 3 April 1986 in Curitiba.
What was José Fontana's occupation?
José Fontana was an association football player.
What nationality was José Fontana?
José Fontana was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Fontana. https://biography.guide/jose-fontana-association-football-player/
MLA: "José Fontana." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-fontana-association-football-player/.
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