Lala

Geraldo José dos Santos (12 April 1946 – 28 July 2015), better known as Lala, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

Revealed by Náutico's youth sectors in 1963, Lala was part of the historic six-time state champion squad, as well as champion of the Northern Champions Cup. He made 358 appearances for the club, scoring 50 goals in total. He also played for SC Maguary and América-PE.

Death

Lalá, who worked at Náutico, fell ill on 24 July 2015. He was hospitalized until 28 July at the Hospital Português in Recife, when he died due to kidney failure.

Honours

Náutico Campeonato Pernambucano: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 Copa dos Campeões do Norte: 1966