Marcelinho
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Marcelo dos Santos better known as "Marcelinho Paraíba" or simply "Marcelinho", is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Sport Recife
, in the Brazilian Série B
.
In Brazil, he is also known as "Marcelinho Paraíba", referring to the state in which he was born.
He was arguably one of the best playmakers in the Bundesliga
because of his extravagant skills that include his visionary passing, abundance of tricks and his world class technique.
Between 1994 and 1995, was in Santos when he took a pass unnoticed by the club.
Two years later, however, burst in São Paulo, where he won two Paulistões before being sold to Olympique Marseille, France.
It was only a year in France and in 2001 he played for Gremio when he began to experience the pinnacle of his career. At that time, Marcelinho Paraiba was called "Marcelinho Paraúcho" by gremistas, because during its passage through the team, becoming an idol. Champion and top scorer of the Campeonato Gaúcho after Cup champion Brazil, where he scored a goal in the second game in the final against Corinthians, did not play that year because the Brasileirão, before the tournament, Marcelinho Paraiba ended up getting a five-year contract with Hertha Berlin, Germany.
Since the Bundesliga 2001–02 season, Marcelinho had played for Hertha BSC. He is ranked among the most important players in the association's history and there Marcelinho was known as a technically talented player, serving as a playmaker and leader while performing in both the midfield and forward area. In addition, he carried the responsibility of executing the free kicks
, corner kick
s, and penalty kick
s of the club. The personal trademarks of this extravagant football player are his usually remarkable shoes and his often multicolored hair. He was capped fives times for the Brazil national football team
, for which he scored once. At the beginning of the 2006–07 season, he arbitrarily extended his off-season vacation by nine days, which led to some slight tension with the Hertha BSC association management. After Marcelinho had expressed himself, in the following the days, contradictory statements as to whether he wanted to remain at Hertha BSC or not, he ended his term with Hertha BSC with the conclusion of a three-year contract with Turkish
club Trabzonspor
for approximately 2.5 million euro
s. In August 2008, Marcelinho Paraíba returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo
. On 6 March 2009 Coritiba Foot Ball Club
have signed the forward on a free transfer until the end of the year, Marcelinho recently terminated his contract with Flamengo. After the relegation of his club Coritiba Foot Ball Club
signed on 18 December 2009 for São Paulo FC. On 9 August 2010 he was loaned to Sport
till the end of the 2010 season and his contract was extended to the end of the 2011 season.
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website.
Sport Club do Recife
Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:...
, in the Brazilian Série B
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
.
In Brazil, he is also known as "Marcelinho Paraíba", referring to the state in which he was born.
He was arguably one of the best playmakers in the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
because of his extravagant skills that include his visionary passing, abundance of tricks and his world class technique.
Career
Marcelinho Paraiba began his career in Campinense, Paraíba, where he won two league titles Paraiba.Between 1994 and 1995, was in Santos when he took a pass unnoticed by the club.
Two years later, however, burst in São Paulo, where he won two Paulistões before being sold to Olympique Marseille, France.
It was only a year in France and in 2001 he played for Gremio when he began to experience the pinnacle of his career. At that time, Marcelinho Paraiba was called "Marcelinho Paraúcho" by gremistas, because during its passage through the team, becoming an idol. Champion and top scorer of the Campeonato Gaúcho after Cup champion Brazil, where he scored a goal in the second game in the final against Corinthians, did not play that year because the Brasileirão, before the tournament, Marcelinho Paraiba ended up getting a five-year contract with Hertha Berlin, Germany.
Since the Bundesliga 2001–02 season, Marcelinho had played for Hertha BSC. He is ranked among the most important players in the association's history and there Marcelinho was known as a technically talented player, serving as a playmaker and leader while performing in both the midfield and forward area. In addition, he carried the responsibility of executing the free kicks
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
, corner kick
Corner kick
A corner kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football. It was first devised in Sheffield under the Sheffield Rules 1867...
s, and penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
s of the club. The personal trademarks of this extravagant football player are his usually remarkable shoes and his often multicolored hair. He was capped fives times for the Brazil national football team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, for which he scored once. At the beginning of the 2006–07 season, he arbitrarily extended his off-season vacation by nine days, which led to some slight tension with the Hertha BSC association management. After Marcelinho had expressed himself, in the following the days, contradictory statements as to whether he wanted to remain at Hertha BSC or not, he ended his term with Hertha BSC with the conclusion of a three-year contract with Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
club Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
for approximately 2.5 million euro
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
s. In August 2008, Marcelinho Paraíba returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
. On 6 March 2009 Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
have signed the forward on a free transfer until the end of the year, Marcelinho recently terminated his contract with Flamengo. After the relegation of his club Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
signed on 18 December 2009 for São Paulo FC. On 9 August 2010 he was loaned to Sport
Sport Club do Recife
Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:...
till the end of the 2010 season and his contract was extended to the end of the 2011 season.
Career statistics
- (Correct 8 December 2009)
Club Season Carioca League Campeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...Brazilian Série A Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Flamengo Clube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...2008 2008 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2008 football season in Brazil, which is the 107th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...- 19 8 4 19 8 4 2009 2009 in Brazilian footballThe following article presents a summary of the 2009 football season in Brazil, which is the 108th season of competitive football in the country.-Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:...6 2 1 6 2 1 Total 6 2 1 19 8 4 25 10 5
according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website.
Honours
- CampinenseCampinense ClubeCampinense Clube, usually known simply as Campinense, is a Brazilian football club from Campina Grande, Paraíba state. The club finished as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B runner-up in 1972, and has also competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A several times.-History:The club was founded on...
- Paraíba State ChampionshipCampeonato ParaibanoThe Campeonato Paraibano is the football league of the state of Paraíba, Brazil.-Format:As in any other Brazilian soccer championship, the format can change and be adapted every year, mostly to avoid conflicts for the teams that will compete at a national level.The most recent season was played in...
: 1991, 1993
- Paraíba State Championship
- São PauloSão Paulo Futebol ClubeSão Paulo Futebol Clube , commonly known as São Paulo, is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil. They play in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to...
- São Paulo State ChampionshipCampeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
: 1998, 2000
- São Paulo State Championship
- GrêmioGrêmio Foot-Ball Porto AlegrenseGrêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
- Rio Grande do Sul State ChampionshipCampeonato GaúchoThe Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF is the top tier of the footballleague of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.-Clubs:Clubs qualified to Campeonato Gaúcho Primeira Divisão 2011.*Canoas*Caxias...
: 2001 - Brazilian CupCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2001Copa do Brasil 2001The Copa do Brasil 2001 was the 13th staging of the Copa do Brasil.The competition started on March 14, 2001 and concluded on June 13, 2001 with the second leg of the final, held at the Estádio do Morumbi in São Paulo, in which Grêmio lifted the trophy for the fourth time with a 3-1 victory over...
- Rio Grande do Sul State Championship
- Hertha BSC
- DFB-LigapokalDFB-LigapokalThe DFB-Ligapokal, or German League Cup, was a German football competition that took place before the start of the Bundesliga season, featuring the top five teams of the previous Fußball-Bundesliga season and the winners of the DFB-Pokal in Germany...
: 2002
- DFB-Ligapokal
External links
- Marcelinho at Flamengo.com.br