Moacir (footballer, born 1970) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Moacir Rodrigues Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 20 July 2024 (aged 54) | ||
| Place of death | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1992 | Atlético Mineiro | 64 | (1) |
| 1993 | Corinthians | ||
| 1993–1994 | Atlético Madrid | 11 | (1) |
| 1994 | Corinthians | ||
| 1994–1996 | Sevilla | 30 | (2) |
| 1996 | Atlético Mineiro | 16 | (3) |
| 1997 | Portuguesa | 21 | (0) |
| 1998 | Verdy Kawasaki | 26 | (0) |
| 1999–2002 | Ituano | ||
| 2003 | Uberaba | ||
| International career | |||
| 1990–1991 | Brazil | 6 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Moacir Rodrigues Santos (born March 21, 1970 – died July 20, 2024) was a talented Brazilian football player. He was known simply as Moacir. He played as a Midfielder, helping his teams control the middle of the field. Moacir also proudly represented his home country, Brazil, in international matches. He passed away at the age of 54.
Who Was Moacir?
Moacir was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He became a professional football player, which means he played the sport for a living. His main job on the field was being a midfielder. This position often involves both defending and attacking, linking the defense to the offense.
Playing for Clubs
Moacir played for several different football clubs during his career. Most of his time was spent with teams in Brazil. He also played for clubs in Spain and Japan.
- Atlético Mineiro: Moacir started his career at Atlético Mineiro in Brazil. He played there from 1988 to 1992. He later returned to the club in 1996.
- Corinthians: He also played for Corinthians in Brazil for short periods in 1993 and 1994.
- Atlético Madrid: In 1993, Moacir moved to Spain to play for Atlético Madrid. He played 11 games and scored 1 goal for them.
- Sevilla: From 1994 to 1996, he played for another Spanish team, Sevilla. He appeared in 30 matches and scored 2 goals during his time there.
- Portuguesa: After returning to Brazil, he played for Portuguesa in 1997.
- Tokyo Verdy: In 1998, Moacir played in Japan for Verdy Kawasaki. He played 26 games for the Japanese club.
- Later Career: Towards the end of his career, he played for Ituano and Uberaba in Brazil.
In total, Moacir played 101 league games in Brazil, scoring 8 goals. In Spain, he played 41 league games and scored 3 goals. For his time in Japan, he played 26 league games.
Playing for Brazil
Moacir also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. He played 6 international matches for his country between 1990 and 1991. He scored 1 goal while representing Brazil.
His Passing
Moacir passed away on July 20, 2024, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He was 54 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Moacir Rodrigues dos Santos para niños
