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José Castelli (19 August 1904 – 26 September 1984), better known as Rato or Rato Castelli, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a midfielder and forward.

Career

Known as the "Rei do Drible" (English: King of Dribble), Rato Castelli played for Corinthians from 1921 to 1931, being state champion several times. Played as a midfielder and forward on the left side, in 1931, Rato is hired by S.S. Lazio alongside Filó, Armando Del Debbio and Alexandre De Maria. He returned to Corinthians in 1934 where he played until 1937, making a total of 213 appearances and scoring 67 goals,[1] and ended his career at Portuguesa Santista.[2][3]

Managerial career

Rato had his first experience as a coach in 1937, shortly after retiring. He managed Corinthians on several occasions, with emphasis on the state championships in 1951 and 1952, and Rio-São Paulo in 1953. He was also interim and coach of the youth sectors[4]

Honours

Player

Corinthians

Manager

Corinthians

References

  1. ^ "Rato, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  2. ^ "35 anos sem José Castelli, o Rei dos Dribles, ou simplesmente, Rato". Central do Timão (in Portuguese). 26 September 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Rato (Ex-atacante do Corinthians e treinador)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Rato, ex-treinador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 22 May 2024.
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