Maicon dos Santos Corrêa
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Maicon dos Santos Corrêa (born 18 April 1984 in Paracambi
) is a Brazil
ian footballer who currently plays for FC Dallas
in Major League Soccer
.
, where he was awarded a contract until the end of 2005. He signed a contract extension until April 2008 in early 2006, but left for Étoile du Sahel
on August 9, 2006. During his career in North Africa he also played on loan to Al-Nasr (Benghazi).
In 2008 he played for Israeli clubs Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shomna
and Bnei Sakhnin. While with Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shomna
Maicon appeared in 2 UEFA Cup
matches and 3 Toto Cup
matches in which he scored 1 goal. After a brief stay with Hapoel he moved to Bnei Sakhnin and appeared in 10 league matches, he also appeared in 2 Toto Cup
matches for Bnei Sakhnin in which he scored 3 goals.
He than returned to Brazil with Bonsucesso
. Following that, he signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer
club Chivas USA
in 2009. While with Chivas Maicon appeared in 19 league matches and scored 2 goals, he also appeared in 2 MLS playoffs matches scoring 1 goal.
On July 9, 2010 it was announced that Maicon had signed with Major League Soccer
club Toronto FC
. He made his debut for Toronto as a sub following halftime on July 10, 2010 vs. Colorado Rapids
. He scored his first goal in a friendly against Bolton Wanderers
at BMO Field
on July 21, 2010. Three days later on July 24, 2010 Maicon scored his first league goal for Toronto in a 1-1 home draw to FC Dallas
. Maicon also helped the club by scoring in a CONCACAF Champions League
game vs. Real Salt Lake
on September 16, 2010 following a pass from teammate O'Brian White
.
Maicon scored his first goal of the 2011 season on March 19, 2011 in a 4-2 loss to the expansion Vancouver Whitecaps in the first game of the year. Following the departure of Toronto captain Dwayne De Rosario
on April 1 Maicon was given the captain's arm band the following day against his former team Chivas USA. After the 1-1 home draw against Chivas Coach Aron Winter
announced that Maicon would be come the permanent captain of The Reds, thus becoming the first non-Canadian to be given the honour on a full time basis.
On August 2, 2011, Toronto FC traded Maicon to FC Dallas
for Eric Avila
. On August 13th, 2011, Maicon scored his first goal on his debut in a match against the Philadelphia Union.
Maicon Santos was featured in miss of the year 2011, when he missed an open net vs Chivas USA.
Paracambi
Paracambi is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its population was 43,011 and its area is 179 km²....
) 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 footballer who currently plays for FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Career
Maicon started his career at MadureiraMadureira Esporte Clube
Madureira Esporte Clube, or Madureira as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 8, 1914.-History:...
, where he was awarded a contract until the end of 2005. He signed a contract extension until April 2008 in early 2006, but left for Étoile du Sahel
Étoile Sportive du Sahel
The Étoile Sportive du Sahel is a sports club from Sousse in the Sahel region of Tunisia, known primarily for its football team. The club also has sections for handball, volleyball, basketball, judo and wrestling...
on August 9, 2006. During his career in North Africa he also played on loan to Al-Nasr (Benghazi).
In 2008 he played for Israeli clubs Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shomna
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona Football Club is an Israeli football club based in Kiryat Shmona. The club are currently members of the Israeli Premier League and play at the Ironi Stadium...
and Bnei Sakhnin. While with Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shomna
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona F.C.
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona Football Club is an Israeli football club based in Kiryat Shmona. The club are currently members of the Israeli Premier League and play at the Ironi Stadium...
Maicon appeared in 2 UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
matches and 3 Toto Cup
Toto Cup
The Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
matches in which he scored 1 goal. After a brief stay with Hapoel he moved to Bnei Sakhnin and appeared in 10 league matches, he also appeared in 2 Toto Cup
Toto Cup
The Toto Cup is an association football tournament that exists separately in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Premier League and Liga Leumit....
matches for Bnei Sakhnin in which he scored 3 goals.
He than returned to Brazil with Bonsucesso
Bonsucesso Futebol Clube
Bonsucesso Futebol Clube, or Bonsucesso, is a Brazilian football team from Bonsucesso neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro state, founded on August 12, 1913. The club competed in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B twice.-History:...
. Following that, he signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
club Chivas USA
C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
in 2009. While with Chivas Maicon appeared in 19 league matches and scored 2 goals, he also appeared in 2 MLS playoffs matches scoring 1 goal.
On July 9, 2010 it was announced that Maicon had signed with Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
club Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
. He made his debut for Toronto as a sub following halftime on July 10, 2010 vs. Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
. He scored his first goal in a friendly against Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
at BMO Field
BMO Field
BMO Field is a Canadian soccer stadium located in Exhibition Place in the city of Toronto. The open-air structure can seat up to 21,800 spectators, depending on seating configurations. It is owned by the City of Toronto, and managed by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd...
on July 21, 2010. Three days later on July 24, 2010 Maicon scored his first league goal for Toronto in a 1-1 home draw to FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
. Maicon also helped the club by scoring in a CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
game vs. Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
on September 16, 2010 following a pass from teammate O'Brian White
O'Brian White
O'Brian White is a Jamaica footballer who currently plays for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
.
Maicon scored his first goal of the 2011 season on March 19, 2011 in a 4-2 loss to the expansion Vancouver Whitecaps in the first game of the year. Following the departure of Toronto captain Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:...
on April 1 Maicon was given the captain's arm band the following day against his former team Chivas USA. After the 1-1 home draw against Chivas Coach Aron Winter
Aron Winter
Aron Mohamed Winter [VIN-ter] is a retired Dutch football midfielder and current head coach of Toronto FC...
announced that Maicon would be come the permanent captain of The Reds, thus becoming the first non-Canadian to be given the honour on a full time basis.
On August 2, 2011, Toronto FC traded Maicon to FC Dallas
FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
for Eric Avila
Eric Avila
Eric Humberto Avila is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
. On August 13th, 2011, Maicon scored his first goal on his debut in a match against the Philadelphia Union.
Maicon Santos was featured in miss of the year 2011, when he missed an open net vs Chivas USA.
Étoile du Sahel
- Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1The CLP-1 or "Championnat de la Ligue Professionnelle 1" is the top division of the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. It was created in 1921.-History:...
: 2006/07 - CAF Confederation CupCAF Confederation CupThe CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
: 2006
Individual
- Canadian Championship Golden BootCanadian Championship Golden BootThe Nutrilite Canadian Championship Top Goal Scorer is an award given to the leading goal scorer of the annual Nutrilite Canadian Championship since its inaugural season in 2008.-Previous winners:...
: 2011