Gonçalves (footballer)
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Marcelo Gonçalves Costa Lopes, usually known simply as Gonçalves (born on February 22, 1966 in Rio de Janeiro
, Rio de Janeiro state
) is a Brazil
ian football (soccer)
central defender revealed by Flamengo
in 1987. However, he became famous when he was playing for Botafogo
and was called up to play for the Brazilian national team
.
He was effective on low balls and was a reserve player during the 1998 FIFA World Cup
, having played against Norway
and Chile
. Playing for the Brazilian team, he was capped in 23 matches, scoring just one goal. He was well-known because of his long hair, that he had during most of his career, which was cut only during the 1997 Confederations Cup, when all the Brazilian players entered the field in the semifinal match with shaved heads.
Besides playing for Botafogo and Flamengo, he has also played for Santa Cruz
, Cruzeiro
, Internacional
, and Tecos of Mexico
. He was Brazilian champion
in 1995, Carioca champion
in 1990 and in 1997 and Rio-São Paulo champion
in 1998 playing for Botafogo, in 1994 he was Mexican champion
and CONCACAF's Recopa champion playing for Tecos (Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara) and Copa América
champion playing for the Brazilian team in 1997.
He scored the winning goal in the Botafogo 1–0 win against Vasco da Gama
in the 1997 Taça Guanabara
final.
Gonçalves played for Cruzeiro in the 1997 Intercontinental Cup match against Borussia Dortmund
, won 2–0 by the German side.
Gonçalves is currently the executive director of Estácio de Sá
, a Rio de Janeiro
football club.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Rio de Janeiro state
Rio de Janeiro (state)
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 27 states of Brazil.Rio de Janeiro has the second largest economy of Brazil behind only São Paulo state.The state of Rio de Janeiro is located within the Brazilian geopolitical region classified as the Southeast...
) is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
central defender revealed by Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
in 1987. However, he became famous when he was playing for Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
and was called up to play for the Brazilian national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
.
He was effective on low balls and was a reserve player during the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, having played against Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
and Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
. Playing for the Brazilian team, he was capped in 23 matches, scoring just one goal. He was well-known because of his long hair, that he had during most of his career, which was cut only during the 1997 Confederations Cup, when all the Brazilian players entered the field in the semifinal match with shaved heads.
Besides playing for Botafogo and Flamengo, he has also played for Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, or simply Santa Cruz is a Brazilian football club in Recife, Pernambuco.-Early history:On February 3, 1914, eleven young men aging from 14 to 16 years founded a football society...
, Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
, Internacional
Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
, and Tecos of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. He was Brazilian champion
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
in 1995, Carioca champion
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
in 1990 and in 1997 and Rio-São Paulo champion
Torneio Rio-São Paulo
Torneio Rio – São Paulo was a traditional Brazilian football competition contested between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro teams until from 1935 until 2002....
in 1998 playing for Botafogo, in 1994 he was Mexican champion
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
and CONCACAF's Recopa champion playing for Tecos (Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara) and Copa América
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
champion playing for the Brazilian team in 1997.
He scored the winning goal in the Botafogo 1–0 win against Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
in the 1997 Taça Guanabara
Taça Guanabara
Taça Guanabara, or Guanabara Trophy, is a football tournament organized yearly since 1965 by the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation. In its first four editions , Taça Guanabara was a tournament of its own right, completely unrelated to the Rio de Janeiro league, and the winners would be...
final.
Gonçalves played for Cruzeiro in the 1997 Intercontinental Cup match against Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
, won 2–0 by the German side.
Gonçalves is currently the executive director of Estácio de Sá
Universidade Estácio de Sá Futebol Clube
Estácio de Sá Futebol Clube, usually known as Estácio de Sá, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro state, founded on April 2, 2004...
, a Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
football club.