Tozé Marreco
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Antonio José Marreco de Gouveia, aka Tozé Marreco (born 25 July 1987) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for União da Madeira as a striker.
, Coimbra District, Marreco began his youth career in local CD Lousanense, subsequently moving to another team in the region, C.F. União de Coimbra.
At União, he played in several offensive positions, including in midfield
, but was ultimately dispensed with at the end of 2001–02, going on to finish his football formation with regional giants Académica de Coimbra, where he was a prolific goal scorer.
. On August 12, a phone call from his agent, Jorge Baidek, offered an invitation from Dutch second division
's FC Zwolle
, and he signed a contract later in the month. He had a very successful season, being the second-best Portuguese scorer abroad, only trailing Cristiano Ronaldo
, while also helping PEC to the promotion playoffs (finally without success) and the quarterfinals of the domestic cup
, where the team lost to eventual winner Feyenoord Rotterdam.
In the 2008 summer, Marreco signed with Spanish second division
outfit Deportivo Alavés
, but could not amass one single official appearance with the club. On 22 January 2009, he moved to Bulgaria
's PFC Lokomotiv Mezdra
, on a three-year deal, making his team debut two days later, scoring twice in a 6–0 friendly drubbing of Botev Krivodol
.
On 30 June 2009, Marreco signed a two-year contract with Servette FC
, in the Swiss second level. In the following year he returned to his country, being loaned to C.D. Aves in a season
-long move; in his debut as starter, on 28 October 2010, he scored a hat-trick
in a 3–2 home win against Portimonense SC
, for the season
's Portuguese League Cup.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for União da Madeira as a striker.
Youth
Born in Miranda do CorvoMiranda do Corvo
Miranda do Corvo is a Portuguese town and municipality in the Coimbra district of Portugal.Miranda do Corvo literally means "View over the Corvo River." The town has a beautiful church situated on a hill overlooking the area. A large "Rio de Janeiro"-type statue of Jesus also looks out over the...
, Coimbra District, Marreco began his youth career in local CD Lousanense, subsequently moving to another team in the region, C.F. União de Coimbra.
At União, he played in several offensive positions, including in midfield
Midfield
Midfield is the part of a sports pitch that lies approximately in the center. It is a term most commonly associated with football to refer to the area in and around the center circle, as well as the players who occupy that region, but it can be used in field hockey to describe the same area, or in...
, but was ultimately dispensed with at the end of 2001–02, going on to finish his football formation with regional giants Académica de Coimbra, where he was a prolific goal scorer.
Professionals
In 2007, after starting professionally with Mirandense, Marreco represented lowly F.C. PampilhosaF.C. Pampilhosa
Futebol Clube da Pampilhosa is an Portuguese football club in Pampilhosa, district of Aveiro....
. On August 12, a phone call from his agent, Jorge Baidek, offered an invitation from Dutch second division
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
's FC Zwolle
FC Zwolle
FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of...
, and he signed a contract later in the month. He had a very successful season, being the second-best Portuguese scorer abroad, only trailing Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team...
, while also helping PEC to the promotion playoffs (finally without success) and the quarterfinals of the domestic cup
KNVB Cup
The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
, where the team lost to eventual winner Feyenoord Rotterdam.
In the 2008 summer, Marreco signed with Spanish second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
outfit Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
, but could not amass one single official appearance with the club. On 22 January 2009, he moved to Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
's PFC Lokomotiv Mezdra
PFC Lokomotiv Mezdra
PFC Lokomotiv Mezdra is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Mezdra, currently playing in the North-West V AFG.Until the 2007-08 season, the team participated in either the second or the third Bulgarian divisions, but gained a promotion to the top level for 2008-09. The club's home ground...
, on a three-year deal, making his team debut two days later, scoring twice in a 6–0 friendly drubbing of Botev Krivodol
Botev Krivodol
Botev Krivodol is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Krivodol, currently playing in the North-West V AFG, the third division of Bulgarian football. Its home matches take place at the Hristo Botev Stadium.-History:...
.
On 30 June 2009, Marreco signed a two-year contract with Servette FC
Servette FC
Servette FC is a Swiss football club, based in Geneva currently playing in the Swiss Super League. They were playing in the Swiss Challenge League, the second highest tier of Swiss football having been relegated from the Swiss Super League at the end of 2004/05 season...
, in the Swiss second level. In the following year he returned to his country, being loaned to C.D. Aves in a season
2010–11 Liga de Honra
Teams relegated from 2010–11 Liga de Honra* 15th Place: Belenenses* 16th Place: LeixõesTeams promoted to 2010–11 Portuguese Liga* Champions: Beira-Mar* Runners-up: PortimonenseTeams promoted from 2009–10 Portuguese Second Division...
-long move; in his debut as starter, on 28 October 2010, he scored a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in a 3–2 home win against Portimonense SC
Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense Sporting Clube is a Portuguese football team based in Portimão. Founded on 14 August 1914, the club is one of the few professional clubs in the Algarve region, and currently plays in second division....
, for the season
2010–11 Taça da Liga
The 2010–11 Taça da Liga was the fourth edition of the portuguese Taça da Liga. The first matches were played on August 8, 2010. The final was scheduled on April 23, 2011 where Benfica beat Paços de Ferreira 2-1, and won their third title. The final was played at the Estadio Cidade de Coimbra,...
's Portuguese League Cup.