About Petróleo
Born 1961. Petróleo is a Brazilian association football player.
José Carlos de Oliveira (born 24 July 1961), better known as Petróleo is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
A striker, Petróleo began his career at América de Rio Preto in 1979, he also played for América Mineiro until arriving in 1982 at Botafogo FR, the team for which he was most notable. He also played for Coritiba in 1984, and in 1986 he was state champion for Ceará. After playing for Comercial, he played for several years for Portuguese teams, such as SC Braga, Amarante FC, FC Felgueiras, USC Paredes and AD Esposende. He played once again for Comercial-SP and Ceará, and ended his career in 1997 for Quixadá FC.
Honours
Ceará Campeonato Cearense: 1986, 1996
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People in Petróleo's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Petróleo?
Brazilian footballer (born 1961)
When was Petróleo born?
Petróleo was born on 24 July 1961 in Catanduva.
What is Petróleo's occupation?
Petróleo is an association football player.
What nationality is Petróleo?
Petróleo is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Petróleo (footballer, born 1961)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Petróleo. https://biography.guide/petroleo-association-football-player/
MLA: "Petróleo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/petroleo-association-football-player/.
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