Marcelo Miguel facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcelo Miguel Pelissari | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Jandaia do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Guarani | ||
| 1995–1996 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 5 | (0) |
| 1996–1999 | Portuguesa | 44 | (1) |
| 2000 | Goiás | ||
| 2001 | Paraguaçuense | ||
| 2001–2002 | Malutrom | ||
| 2003 | Avaí | ||
| 2003–2004 | União da Madeira | 26 | (1) |
| 2005 | Mogi Mirim | ||
| 2005 | União Barbarense | ||
| 2006 | Caxias do Sul | ||
| International career | |||
| Brazil U20 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marcelo Miguel Pelissari, born on August 20, 1975, is a former Brazilian football player. He was known for playing as a defender. A defender's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Marcelo played for several football clubs in Brazil, Japan, and Portugal during his career.
He is especially remembered for his time playing for Brazil's national youth team. He helped them win an important championship and reach a World Cup final.
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Marcelo Miguel's Football Journey
Marcelo Miguel started his professional football career in 1992. He played for different teams in various countries. His journey took him from Brazil to Japan and then to Portugal.
Playing for Clubs
Marcelo played for many clubs throughout his career. In Brazil, he played for teams like Guarani and Portuguesa. He also played for Goiás and Avaí.
He had an experience playing in Japan for Shimizu S-Pulse. Later, he moved to Portugal to play for União da Madeira. Playing in different countries helped him gain a lot of experience.
Success with Brazil's Youth Team
Marcelo Miguel was a very important player for the Brazil under-20 team. This team is made up of talented young players under 20 years old.
In 1995, he helped his team win the 1995 South American U-20 Championship. This was a big achievement for the young Brazilian squad. Marcelo was even named one of the best players in the tournament.
Later that same year, he was the captain of the Brazil team that played in the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship. This is like a World Cup for youth teams. His team made it all the way to the final match. Marcelo played in the first five games of the tournament. Unfortunately, he could not play in the final game because of a suspension. Even without him in the final, reaching the championship match was a huge success for the team.
Awards and Achievements
Marcelo Miguel's career included some notable achievements, especially with the national youth team.
- Brazil U20
- South American U-20 Championship winners: 1995
- FIFA World Youth Championship runners-up: 1995
See also
In Spanish: Marcelo Miguel para niños
