Zé is a Portuguese form of the given name

José José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced differently in each language: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ). In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , is an old vernacul ...

. Notable people with the name include: * Zé Arigó (1921–1971), Brazilian "psychic surgeon" *

Zé Castro José Eduardo Rosa Vale de Castro (born 13 January 1983), commonly known as Zé Castro, is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a central defender. He started and finished his professional career with Académica, but spent 11 years in ...

(born 1983), Portuguese football player *

Zé Elias José Elias Moedim Júnior (born 25 September 1976), commonly known as Zé Elias, is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer. A defensive or central midfielder, he played for 12 teams in seven countries. He is a football analyst for ES ...

(born 1976), Brazilian football player *

Zé Kalanga Paulo Baptista Nsimba (born 12 October 1983), nicknamed Zé Kalanga, is an Angolan former footballer who played as a winger. Career Also known as Ricardo Eloy he began his career at Angolan club Petro Atletico in his hometown of Luanda. He mad ...

(born 1983), Angolan football player *

Zé Ramalho Zé Ramalho (born José Ramalho Neto on October 3, 1949 – Brejo do Cruz, Paraíba, Brazil) is a Brazilian composer and performer. Zé Ramalho has collaborated with various major Brazilian musicians, including Vanusa, Geraldo Azevedo and Alce ...

(born 1949), Brazilian composer and performer *

Zé Roberto José Roberto da Silva Júnior (born 6 July 1974), commonly known as Zé Roberto, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left wing-back or as a midfielder. Currently, he is a technical advisor to Palmeiras, acting directl ...

(born 1974), Brazilian football player *

Zé Sérgio José Sérgio Presti (born March 8, 1957 in São Paulo), best known as ''Zé Sérgio'', is a former football (soccer) player who played as a striker. He played for clubs São Paulo (1977–1984), Santos (1984–1986), Vasco da Gama (1986–1987 ...

(born 1957), Brazilian football player * Zé (footballer, born 1991), Santomean football striker *

Zé Tó José Ántónio Ramos Ribeiro (born 11 September 1977), commonly known as Zé Tó, is a Portuguese retired footballer who played mainly as an attacking midfielder. Club career Born in Lubango, Angola, Zé Tó began his professional career at Vi ...

(born 1977), Portuguese football attacking midfielder

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