Luis Carlos Peters (17 November 1932 – 15 February 2003), better known as Carlito or Carlito Peters, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager who played as a defender in Brazilian football, and as a

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in the last years of career, when acted in Mexican football.

Career

Carlito began his football journey at the recently created club in his city, CA Penapolense, alongside his older brothers Dirceu and Nena. He played for the club in countryside competitions until 1950, when he transferred to Bandeirante de

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, his first professional club. He played for Portuguesa Santista until joining São Paulo FC in 1958, a club where he played 20 matches. Returned to Portuguesa Santista in 1959, he won the "Blue Ribbon" for the club. He was traded to CD Oro in Mexico as a defender, but there he changed his style of play and became a forward.

Managerial career

Carlito began his managerial career while still active, being a caretaker at CD Oro and UNAM. Back in Brazil, he worked as a coach and in several other roles at CA Penapolense during the 1960s. In 1974 he would return to coaching UNAM, this time on a full-time basis, among other clubs in Brazil and Mexico until 1981.

Personal life

Calirto graduated in

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at Faculdade Marechal Rondon, in the city of

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, in 1975. He also worked as a sports commentator in Mexico on several occasions in the 70s and 80s, especially in the

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periods. In the late 80s he became a representant for several football players and boxers. Was also a councilor in the city of Penápolis and president of CA Penapolense from 1997 to 2002.

Honours

Player

;Portuguesa Santista * Fita Azul: 1959

Death

Carlito passed away on 15 February 2003, in the city of São Paulo, at the age of 70.

References

External links

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