José Carlos de Almeida, best known as Zé Carlos (born 14 November 1968 in Presidente Bernardes, São Paulo State) is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a defender.
He started his career in 1990, and played for São José, Nacional, São Caetano, Portuguesa, União São João, São Paulo, Juventude, Matonense, Ponte Preta, Grêmio and Joinville.
He last played for Portuguesa in 2005 until May.