Dyego Rocha Coelho
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Dyego Rocha Coelho or simply Coelho (born 22 March 1983 in São Paulo
), is a Brazil
ian right-back.
He was loaned to Atlético-MG
in 2007 and 2008, and returned in 2009.
Coelho received his first international cap for Brazil coming on as a 61st minute substitute for Adriano
in a 0-1 defeat to Mexico in the Gold Cup
Final. Brazil uses the U-23 team to compete in the North American senior competition.
In September 2007 he was banned for 120 days after he elbowed Kerlon while he was doing his seal trick. However, his ban was reduced to 5 games after an appeal.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian right-back.
He was loaned to Atlético-MG
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
in 2007 and 2008, and returned in 2009.
Coelho received his first international cap for Brazil coming on as a 61st minute substitute for Adriano
Adriano Correia Claro
Adriano Correia Claro , simply Adriano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga.One of few players in professional football who is genuinely ambidextrous, he is capable of playing as a defender or midfielder, on both sides of the pitch.-Early years / Sevilla:Born in...
in a 0-1 defeat to Mexico in the Gold Cup
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the regional champion of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.The Gold Cup is held every two years and when it does not fall the same year as an...
Final. Brazil uses the U-23 team to compete in the North American senior competition.
In September 2007 he was banned for 120 days after he elbowed Kerlon while he was doing his seal trick. However, his ban was reduced to 5 games after an appeal.