Former Brazilian soccer player Geraldo Francisco dos Santos ‘Zizinho’ father of Mexican players Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos lost his life at the age of 59
Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos are going through a very difficult time since their father, who was also a soccer star Geraldo Francisco dos Santos , lost his life and although none of his relatives have spoken out about it, it is rumored that it was because of Covid-19 .
Former Brazilian soccer player Geraldo Francisco dos Santos ‘Zizinho’, father of Mexican players Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos, died at the age of 59, Club América reported Thursday.
"Club América regrets the sensitive death of Geraldo Francisco dos Santos ‘Zizinho’, former player and champion of our club. Father of Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos. We express our deepest condolences and join the pain of family and friends," he lamented. the capital complex.
Mexican media attributed the cause of death to covid-19.
The midfielder made his debut at the age of 15 in São Paulo and in 1980 he signed for América, with whom he played two seasons in his first stage.
After spending a year at León, Zizinho returned to América in 1983.
Zizinho also played in Monterrey, León and Necaxa, in addition to the Salvadoran FAS. He ended his career in 1991 in America.
In recent years, Zizinho has gained notoriety for boosting the careers of his sons, who have played for the Mexican national team and various European clubs.