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Márcio Santos

Personal information
Full name	Márcio Roberto dos Santos
Date of birth	(1969-09-15) 15 September 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Centre back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1987–1990	Novorizontino	53	(3)
1990–1991	Internacional	23	(2)
1992	Botafogo	22	(0)
1992–1994	Bordeaux	56	(4)
1994–1995	Fiorentina	32	(2)
1995–1997	Ajax	25	(1)
1997	Atlético Mineiro	?	(?)
1997–1999	São Paulo	37	(1)
2000	Santos	?	(?)
2001	Gama	?	(?)
2001	Shandong Luneng	10	(0)
2002	Etti Jundiaí	?	(?)
2003	Bolívar	2	(0)
2003	Joinville	?	(?)
2004–2006	Portuguesa Santista	?	(?)
Total		?	(?)
National team
1990–1997	Brazil	43	(5)
Honours Men's Football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 1994 Copa América Winner 1997 Bolivia Runner-up 1991 Chile
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Márcio Roberto dos Santos, known to many as Márcio Santos, is a famous former Brazilian football player. He was born on September 15, 1969. Márcio Santos played as a strong defender in football matches. He is most famous for being part of the Brazilian team that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Márcio Santos's Club Journey

Márcio Santos was born in São Paulo, Brazil. Throughout his career, he played for many different football clubs. He was known for being a solid centre-back, which is a defensive position.

Some of the big clubs he played for include:

• Internacional
• Fiorentina in Italy
• Ajax in the Netherlands
• São Paulo in Brazil

Márcio Santos helped his teams win important championships. He won the Campeonato Gaúcho with Internacional in 1991. Later, he won the 1995–96 Eredivisie with Ajax. He also helped São Paulo win the Paulista Championship in 1998.

Playing for Brazil

Márcio Santos was a key player for the Brazil national football team. He played 43 games for Brazil between 1990 and 1997. During this time, he scored five goals.

Winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup

One of his biggest achievements was being part of the Brazilian team that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the most important football tournaments in the world.

During the group stages of the 1994 World Cup, Márcio Santos scored a goal against Cameroon. In the final match against Italy, the game went to a penalty shootout. Márcio Santos missed his penalty kick, but Brazil still managed to win the World Cup! His great performances throughout the tournament earned him a spot on the Team of the Tournament.

Copa América Success

Márcio Santos also played in two Copa América tournaments. This is a major football competition for South American national teams.

• In 1991, his team reached the final.
• In 1997, Brazil won the tournament, with Márcio Santos as part of the winning squad.

Awards and Trophies

Márcio Santos won several awards and trophies during his football career.

Club Trophies

• Internacional
  • Campeonato Gaúcho: 1991
• Ajax
  • Eredivisie: 1995–96
• São Paulo
  • Paulista Championship: 1998

International Trophies

• Brazil
  • Copa América: 1997
  • Copa América Runner-up: 1991
  • FIFA World Cup: 1994
  • Umbro Cup: 1995
  • Tournoi de France Runner-up: 1997

Individual Awards

• Bola de Prata: 1991 (This award recognizes the best players in the Brazilian league.)
• Placar Team of the Year: 1991
• 1994 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament (This means he was chosen as one of the best players in the World Cup.)
• FIFA XI (Reserve): 2001

See also

In Spanish: Márcio Santos para niños