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Márcio Richardes
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Personal information
Full name Marcio Richardes de Andrade
Date of birth (1981-11-30) 30 November 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Andradina, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999 CA Catarinense ? (?)
2000 CA Sorocaba ? (?)
2001–2002 Coritiba ? (?)
2003 União São João ? (?)
2003 Itumbiara ? (?)
2004 Oeste ? (?)
2004–2005 Criciúma 15 (1)
2005–2006 São Caetano 24 (6)
2006 Marília ? (?)
2007 São Caetano ? (?)
2007–2010 Albirex Niigata 107 (38)
2011–2014 Urawa Reds 98 (17)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 December 2014

Márcio Richardes de Andrade, born on November 30, 1981, is a talented Brazilian football player. He plays as an attacking midfielder, a position where he helps his team score goals. Márcio Richardes is known for his skill and ability to create chances on the field. He is currently not playing for a specific club.

Márcio Richardes' Football Journey

Márcio Richardes has played for several football clubs throughout his career. He started his professional journey in Brazil. Later, he moved to Japan to play in their top football league.

Playing in Brazil

In Brazil, Márcio Richardes played for teams like Criciúma and São Caetano. These clubs compete in the Campeonato Brasileiro, which is Brazil's highest football league. He showed his skills as a midfielder in these important matches.

Playing in Japan

Márcio Richardes also had a successful time playing in Japan. He joined Albirex Niigata and later Urawa Red Diamonds. Both of these teams play in the J1 League, which is Japan's top professional football division. He became a well-known player in the league.

A Special Achievement in 2010

In 2010, Márcio Richardes achieved something very rare in football. He became the first known player to score a "perfect hat-trick" from set pieces in one game. This means he scored three goals in the same match, each from a different type of set play:

This was a truly amazing moment in his career, showing his precision and skill with the ball.

Career Statistics Overview

Márcio Richardes played many games and scored goals for his teams. Here's a quick look at his time with some of his main clubs:

  • Criciúma: He played 15 games and scored 1 goal in the 2004 season.
  • São Caetano: In 2005, he played 24 games and scored 6 goals.
  • Albirex Niigata: From 2007 to 2010, he played 107 league games and scored 38 goals. He also scored in cup competitions.
  • Urawa Reds: From 2011 to 2014, he played 98 league games and scored 17 goals. He also contributed in cup matches.

In total, Márcio Richardes played over 240 league games and scored more than 60 goals in his career.

Awards and Recognitions

Márcio Richardes' talent was recognized during his time in Japan.

  • J. League Best Eleven: He was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the J. League in 2010. This is a big honor for any player in the league.

External Links

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  • Márcio Richardes at Urawa Red Diamonds official site
  • Márcio Richardes at Yahoo! Japan sports

See also

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