Luís Carlos da Silva Maciel (born 17 August 1965), better known as Balalo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luís Carlos da Silva Maciel | ||
| Date of birth | 17 August 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Uruguaiana, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1980–1984 | Internacional | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1988 | Internacional | ||
| 1988 | Sport Recife | ||
| 1989 | Caxias | ||
| 1990 | Novo Hamburgo | ||
| 1990 | Internacional | ||
| 1990–1993 | Gaziantepspor | ||
| 1994 | Novo Hamburgo | ||
| 1994–1998 | 15 de Novembro | ||
| 1999 | Inter de Limeira | ||
| 1999 | Novo Hamburgo | ||
| 2000 | Sapiranga | ||
| 2001 | Ulbra | ||
| 2004 | Garibaldi | ||
| International career | |||
| 1985 | Brazil U20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 February 2024 | |||
Career
editA great highlight of Internacional, champion in all youth categories for the club, Balalo was part of the Brazilian under-20 champion team in 1985.[1] In 1986 he was top scorer in the state championship with 14 goals,[2] but did not win titles in the professional category.[3][4]
Honours
edit- Brazil
- Individual
- 1986 Campeonato Gaúcho top scorer: 14 goals
References
edit- ^ "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Rio Grande do Sul State Championship - List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Balalo". Colorados Anônimos (in Portuguese). 15 November 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Balalo (Ex-meia do Internacional)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 February 2024.
External links
edit- Balalo at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)