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 forward 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 Birigui, 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, where 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 physical education at Faculdade Marechal Rondon, in the city of Araçatuba, in 1975. He also worked as a sports commentator in Mexico on several occasions in the 70s and 80s, especially in the FIFA World Cup 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
Carlito at ogol.com.br
1932 births
2003 deaths
Men's association football defenders
Men's association football forwards
Brazilian men's footballers
Clube Atlético Penapolense players
Bandeirante Esporte Clube players
Associação Ferroviária de Esportes players
Associação Atlética Portuguesa (Santos) players
São Paulo FC players
Club Universidad Nacional footballers
Footballers from São Paulo (state) People from Penápolis Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Liga MX players Brazilian football managers Club Universidad Nacional managers Clube Atlético Penapolense managers Deportivo Toluca F.C. managers América Futebol Clube (SP) managers Club Puebla managers Tigres UANL managers Liga MX managers