Marco Antônio facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Marco Antônio Feliciano | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Santos, São Paulo | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1968 1969-1976 1976-1980 1981-1982 1983-1984 |
Portuguesa Desportos Fluminense Vasco da Gama Bangu Botafogo |
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| National team | |||
| 1970-1979 | Brazil | ||
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Marco Antônio Feliciano, born on February 6, 1951, is a famous former Brazilian football player. He was known for his skills as a defender. He played for many big clubs in Brazil and also represented his country on the national team.
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Playing for Top Clubs
Marco Antônio had a long and successful career playing for several important football clubs in Brazil. He started his journey in 1968.
Early Career
He began his professional career with Portuguesa Desportos in 1968. This was a great start for the young defender.
Time at Fluminense
From 1969 to 1976, Marco Antônio played for Fluminense. This was a very important period for him. He played in many matches for the team. During his time there, he scored 9 goals in 89 games in the top Brazilian league.
Moving to Vasco da Gama
After Fluminense, he joined Vasco da Gama in 1976. He stayed with Vasco da Gama until 1980. He continued to be a strong defender for them. He played 65 league games and scored 3 goals for Vasco.
Later Club Years
Later in his career, Marco Antônio played for Bangu from 1981 to 1982. He also played for Botafogo from 1983 to 1984. He retired from professional football after playing for these clubs. In total, he played 192 league games and scored 12 goals in his club career.
Representing His Country
Marco Antônio also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. This is a huge achievement for any football player.
Playing for Brazil
He played for the Brazilian national team from 1970 to 1979. He made 26 appearances for his country. He was a part of the famous Brazilian squad that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup! This was a very special moment in his career. He also played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Appearances
- He was part of the Brazil squad for the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
- He was also selected for the Brazil squad for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
