Carlinhos Bala

José Carlos da Silva or simply Carlinhos Bala (born September 17, 1979), is a Brazilian striker. He retired in 2012 at CRB.

Honours

 * Bandeira de Pernambuco.svg Campeonato Pernambucano in 2005 and 2012 with Santa Cruz Futebol Clube
 * Bandeira de Pernambuco.svg Campeonato Pernambucano in 2007 and 2008 with Sport Club do Recife
 * Flag of Brazil.svg Copa do Brasil in 2008 with Sport Club do Recife

Individual

 * Thai League 1 MVP: 2004–05
 * Bandeira de Pernambuco.svg Campeonato Pernambucano Top Scorer in 2005

Personal life
He is a devout evangelical Christian, having converted after his retirement from football.