Mineiro facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Carlos Luciano da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 2 August 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Schalke | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1997 1998-2002 2003-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009- |
Guarani Ponte Preta São Caetano São Paulo Hertha Berlin Chelsea Schalke |
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| National team | |||
| 2001-2008 | Brazil | ||
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Mineiro (born 2 August 1975) is a Brazilian football player. He is a talented midfielder who has played for many different clubs around the world. He also proudly represented his home country, Brazil, on the international stage.
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Mineiro's Football Journey
Mineiro, whose full name is Carlos Luciano da Silva, started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for several teams there before moving to Europe.
Starting Out in Brazil
Mineiro began his journey in 1997 with the club Guarani. After that, he spent five years playing for Ponte Preta from 1998 to 2002. He then moved to São Caetano, where he played for two seasons.
Success with São Paulo
One of the most important parts of his career in Brazil was with São Paulo. He played there from 2005 to 2006. During his time with São Paulo, he helped the team win some big titles. He was a key player in their success.
Playing in Europe
After his time in Brazil, Mineiro moved to Europe to play football. He first joined Hertha Berlin in Germany in 2006. He played for them for two seasons.
Time at Chelsea
In 2008, Mineiro got the chance to play for the famous English club Chelsea. He was part of the team for the 2008-2009 season. Playing in the Premier League was a big step in his career.
Back to Germany with Schalke
After his time in England, Mineiro returned to Germany. In 2009, he joined Schalke, another well-known German club. He continued his career as a midfielder there.
Playing for Brazil
Mineiro also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. He represented his country from 2001 to 2008. Playing for Brazil is a dream for many footballers, and Mineiro achieved that dream.
World Cup Experience
One of the highlights of his international career was being part of the Brazilian squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Even though he didn't score any goals for the national team, being part of such a prestigious tournament is a huge accomplishment for any player.
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