Marcos (footballer, born 1974) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1995 | Botafogo | ||
| 1996 | Joinville | ||
| 1997 | Grêmio | ||
| 1997–1998 | Criciúma | ||
| 1999 | Joinville | ||
| 2000 | Bahia | ||
| 2001–2004 | Vegalta Sendai | ||
| 2005–2006 | Joinville | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on March 21, 1974. Marcos Paulo played as a striker, which means his main job was to score goals for his team.
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Marcos Paulo's Football Journey
Marcos Paulo started his football career in Brazil. He played for several clubs there, including Botafogo, Joinville, and Grêmio. These early years helped him become a skilled player.
Playing in Japan
One of the most exciting parts of Marcos Paulo's career was when he moved to Japan. He joined a team called Vegalta Sendai in 2001. This was a big move for him, playing in a new country and a different league.
When he first arrived, Vegalta Sendai was in the J2 League, which is Japan's second-highest football division. Marcos Paulo quickly became a star player. In the 2001 season, he scored an amazing 34 goals in 40 games! This helped his team, Vegalta Sendai, get promoted to the J1 League, which is the top football league in Japan.
After helping his team reach the J1 League, Marcos Paulo continued to score goals. In 2002, he scored 18 goals in 24 games in the top division. He played for Vegalta Sendai until 2004 before returning to Brazil.
Achievements and Awards
Marcos Paulo was known for his ability to score goals, and he won some special awards for it:
- J2 League Top Scorer: In 2001, he was the player who scored the most goals in the J2 League. This is a big achievement for any striker!
- Campeonato Catarinense Top Scorer: In 1996, he also scored the most goals in the Campeonato Catarinense, which is a state league in Brazil.
Where to Learn More
- Marcos at J.League Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Vegalta Sendai
- Marcos Paulo at ogol.com.br
See also
In Spanish: Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro para niños
