Catê facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marco Antônio Lemos Tozzi | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 27 December 2011 (aged 38) | ||
| Place of death | Ipê, Río Grande do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1989 | Guarany de Cruz Alta | ||
| 1990 | Grêmio | ||
| 1991–1994 | São Paulo | ||
| 1994 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1995 | São Paulo | ||
| 1996–1998 | Universidad Católica | 57 | (8) |
| 1998–1999 | Sampdoria | ||
| 2000 | Flamengo | ||
| 2001 | New England Revolution | 22 | (8) |
| 2003 | 15 de Novembro | ||
| 2004 | Glória | ||
| 2004–2005 | Maracaibo | ||
| 2005 | Palestino | 10 | (0) |
| 2005 | Remo | ||
| 2006 | Esportivo | ||
| 2008 | Brusque | ||
| National team | |||
| 1993 | Brazil U20 | 6 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2008 | Brusque (interim) | ||
| 2008 | Itinga | ||
| 2009 | Nova Prata | ||
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Marco Antônio Lemos Tozzi (born November 7, 1973 – died December 27, 2011), known to many as Catê, was a talented Brazilian footballer. He played as a striker for many clubs. His career took him to play in Brazil, Chile, Italy, the United States, and Venezuela.
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Playing Career
Catê started his football journey in his hometown of Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He began playing for a local team called Guarany.
Early Success
After a short time with Grêmio, Catê found great success. This happened when he joined São Paulo. He played under the famous manager Telê Santana.
International Games
Catê also represented his country, Brazil. He played for the Brazil U20 team. In 1993, he was part of the team that played in the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship in Australia.
Later Career
Throughout his career, Catê played for many different clubs. Some of these included Cruzeiro in Brazil, Universidad Católica in Chile, and Sampdoria in Italy. He also played for the New England Revolution in the United States.
Honors and Achievements
Catê won several important titles during his time as a footballer.
Club Trophies
- With São Paulo FC:
- Campeonato Paulista (a state championship) in 1991 and 1992.
- Copa Libertadores (South America's biggest club competition) in 1992 and 1993.
- Intercontinental Cup (a global club competition) in 1992 and 1993.
- Copa Conmebol in 1994.
- With Cruzeiro Esporte Clube:
- Campeonato Mineiro (another state championship) in 1994.
- With Club Deportivo Universidad Católica:
- Copa Libertadores Liguilla in 1996.
- Torneo Apertura (a Chilean league title) in 1997.
Individual Awards
- In 2001, Catê was named the Midnight Riders Man of the Year. This award is given by a supporters' group for the New England Revolution.
Later Life and Passing
After his playing career, Catê also worked as a football manager for a short time. He managed teams like Brusque and Nova Prata.
Sadly, Catê passed away on December 27, 2011. He was involved in a car accident in the town of Ipê, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Catê para niños
