Mazinho Oliveira facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waldemar Aureliano de Oliveira Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 26 December 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1988 | Santos | 9 | (0) |
| 1989 | Atlético Paranaense | 11 | (2) |
| 1990–1991 | Bragantino | 33 | (8) |
| 1991–1995 | Bayern Munich | 49 | (11) |
| 1994 | → Internacional (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 1995 | Flamengo | 26 | (10) |
| 1995–1999 | Kashima Antlers | 100 | (52) |
| 2000 | Kawasaki Frontale | 8 | (1) |
| 2001 | Bragantino | ||
| International career | |||
| 1990–1991 | Brazil | 10 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Waldemar Aureliano de Oliveira Filho, known as Mazinho Oliveira, is a former Brazilian footballer. He was born on December 26, 1965. Mazinho played as a forward, which means he was a player who mainly tried to score goals for his team.
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Mazinho's Football Journey
Mazinho Oliveira had a long and interesting career playing football in different countries. He started his journey in Brazil, then moved to Germany, and later played in Japan.
Early Career in Brazil
Mazinho began his professional career in 1985 with Santos, a famous club in Brazil. He played there for a few years. After Santos, he joined Atlético Paranaense in 1989.
In 1990, Mazinho moved to Bragantino. He played well there, scoring 8 goals in 33 games over two seasons. His good performance caught the eye of clubs outside Brazil.
Playing in Germany
In 1991, Mazinho made a big move to Europe. He joined Bayern Munich, one of the biggest football clubs in Germany. This was a major step in his career.
He played for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. During his time there, he scored 11 goals in 49 league games. He also played in European competitions, showing his skills on a bigger stage.
In 1994, while still with Bayern, he went back to Brazil for a short loan spell with Internacional. He played 9 games and scored 2 goals before returning to Germany.
Return to Brazil and Move to Japan
After his time in Germany, Mazinho returned to Brazil again in 1995. He joined Flamengo, another well-known Brazilian club.
Later in 1995, Mazinho decided to try playing football in Japan. He signed with Kashima Antlers. This was a very successful period for him. He played 100 games for Kashima Antlers and scored an impressive 52 goals. He became a key player for the team.
After Kashima Antlers, he played for Kawasaki Frontale in 2000. He finished his career back in Brazil with Bragantino in 2001.
Playing for Brazil
Mazinho also had the honor of playing for his country, the Brazil national team. He represented Brazil in 10 international matches between 1990 and 1991. During these games, he scored 2 goals for his country.
See also
In Spanish: Mazinho Oliveira para niños
