Michael (footballer, born 1983)

Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva (born February 16, 1983) better known as simply Michael, is a Brazilian former professional football player.

Michael
Personal information
Full name Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva
Date of birth (1983-02-16) February 16, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth São Caetano do Sul, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left winger
Youth career
2002–2003 Santo André
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004 Cruzeiro 0 (0)
2004–2007 Palmeiras 40 (2)
2007–2011 Dynamo Kyiv 11 (3)
2008Santos (loan) 20 (1)
2009Botafogo (loan) 6 (0)
2010Flamengo (loan) 8 (0)
2012–2013Portuguesa (loan) 5 (0)
2014 Rio Preto 0 (0)
2014–2015 Santo André ? (?)
2015 Volta Redonda ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Michael started his professional career in Santo André, and soon moved to Cruzeiro, however after 1 season he moved to São Paulo playing for Palmeiras. After two seasons with Palmeiras in July 2007, Michael signed a 3-year deal with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv.[1]

Michael debuted for Dynamo on 22 July against Arsenal Kyiv and managed to score a double in his debut.UPL Round 2 Silva made his UEFA Champions League debut in a group stage game against Italian team Roma. Most of the autumn and winter 2007 Michael was injured and was undergoing treatment in Brazil, however he has recovered and returned since. On 13 May 2009 the 26-year-old attacking midfield player, changes on loan until 31 December 2009 from Dynamo Kyiv to Botafogo.[2]

Michael moved from Kyiv to Portuguesa on 23 May 2011.

Flamengo career statistics

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(Correct as of December 23, 2010)
Club Season Brazilian Série A Brazilian Cup Copa Libertadores Copa Sudamericana Carioca League Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Flamengo 2010 8 0 - - 5 2 - - 4 0 17 2
Total 8 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 4 0 17 2

according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website[3] and Flaestatística.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Michael adds depth to Dynamo". UEFA.com. 2007-07-07. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  2. ^ Botafogo acerta com Michael, lateral-esquerdo do Dínamo de Kiev
  3. ^ Flamengo official website (in Portuguese)
  4. ^ Flaestatística (in Portuguese)
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