About José Perácio
Lived 1917 – 1977 (aged 59). José Perácio was a Brazilian association football player.
José Perácio Berjun, also known as Perácio (2 November 1917 in Nova Lima – 10 March 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian footballer who played as a striker.
Throughout his career (1932–1951) he played for Villa Nova, Botafogo, Flamengo and Canto do Rio and won three Minas Gerais state championships (1933, 1934 and 1935) and three Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1942, 1943 and 1944). At international level, he participated at the 1938 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil, helping his team to a third place finish, playing in four games and scoring three goals.
He was a volunteer in the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) during World War II.
He died at 59 years old.
Honours Villa Nova Minas Gerais state championships: 1933, 1934, 1935
Flamengo Rio de Janeiro State Championship: 1942, 1943, 1944
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Perácio?
Brazilian footballer (1917-1977)
When was José Perácio born?
José Perácio was born on 2 November 1917 in Nova Lima.
When did José Perácio die?
José Perácio died on 10 March 1977 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was José Perácio's occupation?
José Perácio was an association football player.
What nationality was José Perácio?
José Perácio was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Perácio. https://biography.guide/jose-peracio/
MLA: "José Perácio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-peracio/.
Chicago: "José Perácio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-peracio/.
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