José Alves, the American legend and Zague’s father, dies

Zague reported his father’s death on social media

The former player and his legend America, José Alves Zague ‘Lobo Solitariodied this day at the age of 86, reported his son, Luis Roberto Alves’Zag‘, through their social networks.

“On behalf of all my family and with deep regret, I informed them that my father José Alves died today at the age of 86”, published the former striker of the Coapa team.

“A caring man, loving and always ready to help. My father gave his heart to family and friends in Brazil and Mexico.

“Dear father, I appreciate all the love you have given us. We will always remember you as the great man and the light that guided our paths. Thank you for every father, I send you a kiss in heaven,” he added. he in the letter.

Minutes after Zague’s announcement, America also regretted the death of its former player and sent condolences to his family for the Brazilian’s death.

“Club América regrets the sensitive death of José Alves Zague” Lone Wolf “. We express our condolences to our loved ones, family and football in general. RIP #EternaGrandeza #LeyendaAmericanista ”.

José Alves Zague, who was born on August 19, 1934 in Brazil, played in Brazilian teams such as Botafogo, Corinthians and santos‘The latter was with Edson Arantes do Nascimento’Skin’.

The ‘Lonely wolf‘arrived at America for 1961, where he distinguished himself by his performance winning two Cup tournaments that were in the 1962 and 1963 editions, while in the League he was crowned with the team in the 1965-1966 campaign.

The former striker will also be remembered for his ability to score with the capital’s team, in which he became a legend, after scoring 149 goals during his time with the team.

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