Carlinhos Maracanã (footballer)

Carlos Jorge Ferreira (8 September 1957 – 16 October 2023), better known as Carlinhos Maracanã, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career
Born in the city of Maracanã, Pará, his nickname carried the name of his hometown. He was champion of Pará three times with Paysandu, and played for São Paulo FC in 1982 and 1983. He ended his career in 1987, being champion of Amazonas with Rio Negro, and playing some matches for Independente.

Death
Carlinhos died from pancreatic cancer in Benevides, on 16 October 2023, at the age of 66.

Honours
Paysandu
 * Campeonato Paraense: 1976, 1980, 1981

Rio Negro
 * Campeonato Amazonense: 1987