About José Rita
Lived 1930 – 2001 (aged 71). José Rita was a Portuguese association football player.
José Bartolomeu Barrocal Rita dos Mártires (2 April 1932 – deceased), commonly known as Zé Rita, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Honours Benfica Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1962
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Rita?
Footballer (1932-2001)
When was José Rita born?
José Rita was born on 12 March 1930 in Vila Real de Santo António.
When did José Rita die?
José Rita died on 22 October 2001 in Cotia.
What was José Rita's occupation?
José Rita was an association football player.
What nationality was José Rita?
José Rita was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Rita. https://biography.guide/jose-rita/
MLA: "José Rita." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-rita/.
Chicago: "José Rita." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-rita/.
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