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José Borges de Couto (born 23 May 1943), better known as Grapete, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Key Information
Career
[edit]Grapete played from 1964 to 1975 at Atlético Mineiro in a total of 486 appearances, marking his time and being Atlético's main defender in 1971, when they were national champions.[1] He had this nickname because he liked the grape-flavored soft drink of the same name (Grapette). He ended his career in 1976, playing for América de Rio Preto.[2][3]
Grapete played in one match for the Brazil national team, in a friendly match held in 1968 against Yuguslavia.[4]
Honours
[edit]- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1971
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1970
- Taça Minas Gerais: 1975
References
[edit]- ^ "Grapete". Atlético Mineiro (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Em Pouso Alegre, Atlético-MG presta homenagem a Grapete, zagueiro campeão de 1971". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 26 February 2022. Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Grapete (Ex-zagueiro do Atlético-MG)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1967-1968". RSSSF Brazil. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
External links
[edit]- Grapete at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
