Zezé Procópio

Brazilian footballer (1913-1980)

José Procópio Mendes, best known as Zezé Procópio (August 12, 1913 in Varginha, Minas Gerais State – February 8, 1980 in Valença, Rio de Janeiro State) is a former Brazilian football player. He has played for Brazil national team.

Zezé Procópio
Personal information
Full name José Procópio Mendes
Date of birth (1913-08-12)12 August 1913
Place of birth Varginha, Brazil
Date of death 8 February 1980(1980-02-08) (aged 66)
Position(s) Midfielder (retired)
Youth career
1929–1932 Villa Nova
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1932–1936 Villa Nova 91 (11)
1936–1938 Atlético Mineiro 33 (1)
1938–1942 Botafogo 305 (34)
1942–1943 Palmeiras 55 (3)
1943–1945 São Paulo 37 (2)
1945–1948 Palmeiras 126 (5)
Total 647 (56)
National team
1938–1946 Brazil 20 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only