Tonhão

Antônio Carlos da Costa Gonçalves (23 February 1969 – 22 October 2024), simply known as Tonhão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career Revealed in the youth categories of Palmeiras, Tonhão made his professional debut in 1988. He was loaned in the following seasons to Araxá and Nacional-SP, returning in 1992. Tonhão was part of the squad known as "Parmalat era", responsible for the Brazilian titles of 1993 and 1994 and for the team that scored more than 100 goals in the 1996 Campeonato Paulista. He made 161 appearances and scored 4 goals, joining the historic gallery of SE Palmeiras.

After leaving Palmeiras, he had more discreet spells at other clubs, ending his career in 2003 at Guaratinguetá.

Death Tonhão died on 22 October 2024, at the age of 55. His death was announced on the official websites of SE Palmeiras and the São Paulo Football Federation.

Honours Palmeiras Campeonato Paulista: 1993, 1994, 1996 Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1993 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1993, 1994