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Luís Carlos Melo Lopes

1954 – 2016

Brazilian footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Luís Carlos Melo Lopes

Lived 1954 – 2016 (aged 61). Luís Carlos Melo Lopes was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.

Luís Carlos Melo Lopes (December 24, 1954 – June 27, 2016), better known as Caçapava, was a Brazilian football player in defensive midfielder role. He made two appearances for the Brazil national team from 1976 to 1977.

Clubs Gaúcho de Caçapava: 1972 Internacional: 1973–1979. Corinthians: 1979 - 1982. Palmeiras: 1982 - 1983. Vila Nova: 1983. Ceará: 1984 - 1985. Novo Hamburgo: 1984. Fortaleza: 1986 - 1987.

Honours Campeonato Gaúcho: Four time (1974, 1975, 1976 and 1978) Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: (1975, 1976) Campeonato Paulista: 1979. Campeonato Cearense: 1984.

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Important facts

Born
24 December 1954, Caçapava do Sul
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 June 2016, Caçapava do Sul
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
Luis Carlos Melo Lopes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Luís Carlos Melo Lopes?

Brazilian footballer (1954-2016)

When was Luís Carlos Melo Lopes born?

Luís Carlos Melo Lopes was born on 24 December 1954 in Caçapava do Sul.

When did Luís Carlos Melo Lopes die?

Luís Carlos Melo Lopes died on 27 June 2016 in Caçapava do Sul.

What was Luís Carlos Melo Lopes's occupation?

Luís Carlos Melo Lopes was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Luís Carlos Melo Lopes?

Luís Carlos Melo Lopes was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luís Carlos Melo Lopes

· Wikidata: Q6706776

· DBpedia: Caçapava (footballer)

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