José Calazans

José Alves Calazans (born 20 October 1939), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.

Calazans began his career at Bangu, and played there until 1957.

In 1960, he was one of the main people responsible for América's title in the Campeonato Carioca, scoring a historic free kick against Flamengo.

[1][2] Calazans played twice for the Brazil national team, in 1956 in the Oswaldo Cruz Cup and in 1959 in the Bernardo O'Higgins Cup.

After retiring from football, he worked at the transportation department of the state of Rio de Janeiro.