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, and ended his career at Portuguesa Santista.
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
Honours
Player
- Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1922, 1923, 1924, 1928, 1929, 1930
- Taça Competência: 1922, 1923, 1924
- Taça dos Campeões Estaduais Rio-São Paulo: 1929
Manager
- Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1951, 1952
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1953
References
External links
- Rato Castelli at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
