About Zelão
Born 1984. Zelão is a Brazilian association football player.
Luiz Ricardo da Silva (born 12 November 1984), commonly known as Zelão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
Career Zelão scored his first goal in the Campeonato Brasileiro against Santos on 3 June 2007 in a 1–1 draw.
On 31 January 2011, Zelão signed a four-year contract with FC Kuban Krasnodar. After two seasons with Kuban, Zelão left on 23 January 2013, and a week later signed for Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Astana.
In November 2014, Zelão was linked with a move to Guarani, but went on to sign for XV de Piracicaba in December.
Career statistics
Honours Astana Kazakhstan Super Cup: Runner-up 2013
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Zelão?
Brazilian footballer
When was Zelão born?
Zelão was born on 12 November 1984 in Pirajuí.
What is Zelão's occupation?
Zelão is an association football player.
What nationality is Zelão?
Zelão is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zelão. https://biography.guide/zelao/
MLA: "Zelão." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/zelao/.
Chicago: "Zelão." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/zelao/.
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