Marcelo Gonçalves facts for kids
Gonçalves in 2005
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1988 | Flamengo | 9 | (1) |
| 1988 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 1989 | Flamengo | 13 | (2) |
| 1989–1990 | Botafogo | 9 | (0) |
| 1990–1995 | UAG Tecos | 167 | (11) |
| 1995–1997 | Botafogo | 61 | (3) |
| 1997 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1998 | Botafogo | 16 | (2) |
| 1999 | Internacional | 10 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1995–1998 | Brazil | 24 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes, known simply as Marcelo Gonçalves, is a former Brazilian football player. He was born on February 22, 1966, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marcelo played as a central defender, which is a key defensive position in football. He was known for being good at stopping low shots.
Marcelo was also famous for his long hair, which was his signature look for most of his career. He only cut it once during the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. This happened when all the Brazilian players shaved their heads for the semifinal match.
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Playing for Clubs
Early Career and Flamengo
Marcelo Gonçalves started his football journey in 1987 with Flamengo. This club is one of the biggest in Brazil. He played there for a short time before moving to other teams.
Rising to Fame with Botafogo
Marcelo became very well-known while playing for Botafogo. It was during his time with Botafogo that he was first chosen to play for the Brazilian national team. He had two different periods playing for Botafogo.
Major Wins with Botafogo
With Botafogo, Marcelo helped his team win several important championships:
- The Brazilian championship in 1995. This is a very big title in Brazilian football.
- The Carioca championship in 1990 and again in 1997. This is the main championship for clubs in Rio de Janeiro state.
- The Rio-São Paulo championship in 1998. This tournament was played between clubs from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
In 1997, Marcelo scored the winning goal for Botafogo in the Taça Guanabara final. This was a 1–0 victory against their rivals, Vasco da Gama.
Playing for Other Teams
Besides Flamengo and Botafogo, Marcelo also played for other clubs. In Brazil, he played for Santa Cruz, Cruzeiro, and Internacional.
He also played for a Mexican club called Tecos (Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara). With Tecos, he won the Mexican championship in 1994. He also won the CONCACAF Cup Winners' Cup in 1995 with them.
International Club Matches
In 1997, Marcelo played for Cruzeiro in the Intercontinental Cup final. This was a big match against the German team Borussia Dortmund. Cruzeiro lost the game 2–0.
Playing for Brazil
Winning International Titles
Marcelo Gonçalves had a successful career playing for the Brazilian national team. He helped Brazil win two major international tournaments in 1997:
- The Copa América. This is the main football competition for national teams in South America.
- The Confederations Cup. This tournament brought together champions from different continents.
World Cup Experience
Marcelo was part of Brazil's team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was mostly a reserve player, meaning he didn't start every game. He played in matches against Norway and Chile. Brazil reached the final of the World Cup that year.
In total, Marcelo played 24 games for Brazil and scored one goal.
After His Football Career
After he stopped playing professional football, Marcelo Gonçalves continued to be involved in the sport. He is currently the executive director of Estácio de Sá. This is a football club located in Rio de Janeiro.
See also
In Spanish: Gonçalves (futbolista) para niños
