José Rodrigues Neto
Brazilian footballer
About José Rodrigues Neto
Lived 1949 – 2019 (aged 69). José Rodrigues Neto was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
José Rodrigues Neto (6 December 1949 – 29 April 2019) was a Brazilian football fullback and manager.
During his career (1965–1984), he played for the following Brazilian clubs: Vitória, Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, Internacional, and São Cristóvão. He also played in Argentina with Ferro Carril Oeste and Boca Juniors, and finished his career in Hong Kong with Eastern.
He won four Rio de Janeiro State League titles (1967, 1972, 1974, and 1976), two Rio Grande do Sul State League titles (1981 and 1982), and one Guanabara Cup (1970).
He earned 11 caps for the Brazil national football team from July 1972 to June 1978 and played four matches in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He did not score any goals for Brazil. Rodrigues Neto was known for his ability to use both legs, allowing him to overcome opponents by kicking with either his right or left foot.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Rodrigues Neto?
Brazilian footballer (1949-2019)
When was José Rodrigues Neto born?
José Rodrigues Neto was born on 6 December 1949 in Galiléia.
When did José Rodrigues Neto die?
José Rodrigues Neto died on 29 April 2019 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was José Rodrigues Neto's occupation?
José Rodrigues Neto was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was José Rodrigues Neto?
José Rodrigues Neto was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Rodrigues Neto. https://biography.guide/jose-rodrigues-neto/
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