Luís Carlos da Silva Maciel (born 17 August 1965), better known as Balalo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Balalo
Personal information
Full name Luís Carlos da Silva Maciel
Date of birth (1965-08-17) 17 August 1965 (age 59)
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 [pt]
2001 Ulbra
2004 Garibaldi
International career
1985 Brazil U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 February 2024

Career

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A 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

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Brazil
Individual

References

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  1. ^ "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Rio Grande do Sul State Championship - List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Balalo". Colorados Anônimos (in Portuguese). 15 November 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Que fim levou? Balalo (Ex-meia do Internacional)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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  • Balalo at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)