SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

ZETTI
ZETTI
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Number
#1
Nationality
Brazil
Team
SAO PAULO (Brazil)
Coach
TELE SANTANA
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£1.8M

Zetti

Full name: Armelino Donizete Rangel (commonly known as Zetti)

  • Nationality: Brazilian
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Date of birth: April 10, 1965
  • Place of birth: Cravinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

Club career (highlights)

  • São Paulo FC (1990–1996, later returned as staff/coach roles) — Zetti is best known for his time at São Paulo, where he was the starting goalkeeper during the club's most successful period under coach Telê Santana. He helped São Paulo win multiple major titles including:
    • Copa Libertadores: 1992, 1993
    • Intercontinental Cup (Toyota Cup): 1992, 1993
    • Campeonato Paulista and other domestic trophies
  • Previous clubs included Palmeiras, São Caetano, and others earlier and later in his career (he also played for XV de Jaú, Flamengo, Guarani at different times).

International career

  • Zetti was capped by the Brazil national team and was part of the squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup (he served mainly as a backup to Taffarel but was an important figure in the national setup during the early 1990s).

Playing style and legacy

  • Zetti was known for his composure, excellent shot-stopping, reliability on crosses and command of the penalty area. He is regarded as one of São Paulo's and Brazil's notable goalkeepers of the 1990s.
  • He is remembered as a key member of São Paulo's golden era and remains a celebrated figure among the club's supporters.

Post-playing career

  • After retiring, Zetti worked in coaching and goalkeeping coaching roles at various clubs, including periods associated with São Paulo's staff and other Brazilian teams.