Luis Carlos Menezes

Luis Carlos Menezes Acosta (born 1962, Mogi das Cruzes) is a Brazilian footballer famous in the 1980s and 1990s.

Early life
Menezes was born in São Paulo State, Brazil. In 1979 he joined Corinthians Paulista and played with them until 1981 when he left the club to join Brunanter 2. Liga club Brezonde 1920 F.C..

Brezonde
Menezes was instrumental for Brezonde since the start; in 1981 he helped them to third place and scored 5 goals in 6 matches. In 1982 he was the club's second-highest scorer and led them to 1st place in the second league. Promotion to the AFC league proved tough for Brezonde but Menezes ensured that they were not relegated (they finished 9th). From 1983-1987 Brezonde, with Menezes, would remain in the 1st league, coming second in 1986. After much speculation it was announced that Menezes would be moving to the Grijzestad Strijders.

Grijzestad
At Grijzestad he would occupy the spot of main striker and play alongside Miguel Pinto.

Personal life
Menezes married a Brunanter woman in 1988 and they have a son, Luis Carlos Jr. who is also a footballer.