Who is "Zego", futsal legend that invented 4.0 System?
Antonio Jose Azevedo, or Zego, born in 1953 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a legend and futsal coach with over 40 years of experience in developing young talent, has been coaching youth & professional players such as the best futsaller in the world,"Ricardhino".
Zego is truly an extraordinary futsal coach and player and is uniquely qualified to lead player development in any country. In his over 40 years of experience in futsal, he has earned almost every accolade possible in the sport. As a player, Zego won three South American championships, two Brazilian championships, and four Sao Paulo state championships. He later became a celebrated coach leading some of the best teams in the world to national and international championships, including G.R. Citrosuco and A.A. Fazenda Itamarti in Brazil and Jaen FS and Caja Castilla La Mancha in Spain. Zego is especially famous for his invention, in 1981, of the “4-0” formation, which revolutionized the game and is now utilized by all the top teams in the world, including FC Barcelona, Inter Movi-Star, and the National Futsal Teams of Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Portugal, Russia, and USA. He is truly an elite coach and developer.
Career as a Player:
CHAMPIONSHIPS & AWARDS -
In addition, Zego acted as the Director and Mentor of Futsal Development working for the following countries:
Antonio Jose Azevedo, or Zego, born in 1953 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a legend and futsal coach with over 40 years of experience in developing young talent, has been coaching youth & professional players such as the best futsaller in the world,"Ricardhino".
Zego is truly an extraordinary futsal coach and player and is uniquely qualified to lead player development in any country. In his over 40 years of experience in futsal, he has earned almost every accolade possible in the sport. As a player, Zego won three South American championships, two Brazilian championships, and four Sao Paulo state championships. He later became a celebrated coach leading some of the best teams in the world to national and international championships, including G.R. Citrosuco and A.A. Fazenda Itamarti in Brazil and Jaen FS and Caja Castilla La Mancha in Spain. Zego is especially famous for his invention, in 1981, of the “4-0” formation, which revolutionized the game and is now utilized by all the top teams in the world, including FC Barcelona, Inter Movi-Star, and the National Futsal Teams of Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Portugal, Russia, and USA. He is truly an elite coach and developer.
Career as a Player:
- Brazil National Team 1974-1979 (Brazil)
- Uruguay National Team 1979-1981 (Brazil)
- S. C. Corinthians Paulista 1969-1974 (Brazil)
- S.C. Palmeiras 1975-1981 (Brazil)
- Newel's Old Boys 1981-1982 (Argentina)
- G.E. Itamaraty from Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil)
- G.R. Sao Paulo - Citrosusco (Brazil)
- Caja Castilla La Mancha Toledo (Spain)
- Jaen Futbol Sala (Spain)
- Club Saeta Futbol de Salon Bogota (Colombia)
- S.L. Benfica (Portugal)
- S.L. Internacional (Brazil)
- Verona Calcio 5 (Italy)
- Newel's Old Boys (Argentina)
- G.R. Freixieiro do Porto (Portugal)
CHAMPIONSHIPS & AWARDS -
- 3 times South American Champion with Brazilian National Team (FIFUSA)
- 3 times State Champion of Sao Paulo
- 4 times State Champion of Mato Grosso do Sul
- National Champion of Spain with Caja Castilla La Mancha (FIFA)
- 3 times National Champion of Spain with Jaen Futbol Sala (FIFUSA)
- 2 times European Champion with Jaen Futbol Sala (FIFUSA)
- 2 times National Champion of Colombia with Club Saeta Futbol de Salon (FIFUSA)
- 1 time National Champion of Portugal with G.R. Freixierio (FIFA)
In addition, Zego acted as the Director and Mentor of Futsal Development working for the following countries:
- Russia
- Japan
- Vietnam
- Colombia
- Argentina
- Spain
- Brazil
- Portugal
- Italy
- China
