Introduction
José Fernando Polozzi (born October 1, 1955 in Vinhedo, São Paulo State), best known as Polozzi, is a former Brazilian football (soccer) player in central defender role, currently managed Bandeirante's team.
Career
Born in Vinhedo, Polozzi began his football career at Associação Atlética Ponte Preta under manager Mário Juliato. After Polozzi managed to become a regular in Ponte Preta's first team, he helped the club to a strong performance in the 1977 Campeonato Paulista which led to a role on Brazil's national team.
In career (1972–1992) he played for several number of clubs, including Ponte Preta, Palmeiras, Bangu, Operário (MT) and Bandeirante. He won Mato Grosso do Sul State League in 1986.
For the Brazil national football team he was included in the squad for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, but he never played in an international match.