Biography
Who is Zé Elias?
Early life and career beginnings
Zé Elias was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and grew up to become a professional association football player. He began his senior career at a young age with Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, where he quickly established himself as a starter.
His early performances attracted attention from international clubs, leading to a long career playing across multiple countries. He played as a defensive or central midfielder during his time on the pitch.
International and club highlights
During his career, Zé Elias represented teams such as Bayer Leverkusen, Inter Milan, Bologna, Olympiacos, and Genoa. With Olympiacos, he won three consecutive league titles.
He earned eleven caps for the Brazil national team. He won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games and finished as a runner-up at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Retirement and media work
After finishing his playing career, Zé Elias transitioned into sports journalism. He works as a football analyst for ESPN Brasil, discussing matches and sharing his expertise.
He also spent time working in a scouting role for Inter Milan in Brazil following his retirement from active play.
Birthday and age
Zé Elias was born on September 25, 1976, which makes Zé 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Zé shares the date with 79 other famous people.
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