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) | ||
| Playing position | 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 | ||
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Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro, born on March 21, 1974, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He played as a striker, which means he was mainly responsible for scoring goals for his team.
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Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro: A Brazilian Footballer
Marcos Paulo had an exciting career playing for several clubs in Brazil and Japan. He was known for his ability to find the back of the net.
Playing Career in Brazil
Marcos Paulo started his football journey in Brazil. From 1991 to 1995, he played for Botafogo. After that, he moved to Joinville in 1996. He also played for other well-known Brazilian clubs like Grêmio in 1997 and Criciúma from 1997 to 1998. He returned to Joinville in 1999 and later played for Bahia in 2000.
Starring in Japan: Vegalta Sendai
One of the most important parts of Marcos Paulo's career was his time in Japan. From 2001 to 2004, he played for Vegalta Sendai. He was a fantastic goal scorer for the team.
In 2001, while playing in the J2 League, he scored an amazing 34 goals in 40 games. This made him the top scorer in the league that year! His goals helped Vegalta Sendai get promoted to the top division, the J1 League.
In 2002, in the J1 League, he continued to score, getting 18 goals in 24 matches. He played a few more games in 2003 and 2004 before returning to Brazil.
Top Scorer Awards
Marcos Paulo's talent for scoring goals earned him some special awards:
- J2. League Top Scorer: 2001
- Campeonato Catarinense Top Scorer: 1996
After his time in Japan, he returned to Joinville for the 2005-2006 season, where he finished his playing career.
See also
In Spanish: Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro para niños
