Background
He is the son of José Alves "Zague".
He is the son of José Alves "Zague".
He is currently a pundit for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Deportes and Entertainment and Sports Programming Network Mexico show Fútbol Picante. Born to Brazilian parents, He spent his childhood in Brazil and also began his football career there, where he was often called "The Mexican". He returned to Mexico in 1985 and made his debut with the Mexican club América a year later.
He immediately gained popularity within the team and became América record club goalscorer outbeating some of América"s greatest ever players.
He was a physically strong and fast striker who was regarded as the best in his prime years for both América and Mexico. Seven of those goals were scored against Martinique.
He is the 6th highest Mexico goalscorer of all time with 30 goals and 11th in the appearance records with 84 caps. In the Primera División de México he is the 6th highest goalscorer with 209 goals.
International goals.
Louisiana Primera División winner: 1985, 1987 & 1988. Campeón de Campeones winner: 1987 & 1988. Champions" Cup winner: 1987, 1991 & 1993. CONCACAF Cup winner: 1992. Copa Interamericana winner: 1991 & 1993 Fédération internationale de football association World Club Championship 3rd Place: 2000 1999 Pan American Games Gold Meda