Michel Macedo Rocha Machado
Encyclopedia
Michel Macedo Rocha Machado, or simply Michel (born 15 February 1990 in Rio de Janeiro
), is a Brazilian
footballer who currently plays for Segunda División
club UD Almería
, as a right back.
, where in a match against Flamengo's youth team he drew the attention of the coaching staff of the scarlet-black, and was invited to play at Estádio da Gávea
.
's youth categories, and without debuting with the first team squad, Michel was moved to La Liga
side UD Almería
, in a seven-year contract.
He made his debut for Andalusian club on 16 November 2008, in a 2–1 home win against RCD Mallorca
, after came off the bench to replace Juanma Ortiz, on the 87 minute.
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...
), is a Brazilian
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...
footballer who currently plays for Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
club UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
, as a right back.
Early Career
Formed in the academies of Soft Lazer, the young right back Michel began his football career at seven years old. His play stood out and he landed in the youth system of BotafogoBotafogo 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...
, where in a match against Flamengo's youth team he drew the attention of the coaching staff of the scarlet-black, and was invited to play at Estádio da Gávea
Estádio da Gávea
The Estádio da Gávea , also known as Estádio José Bastos Padilha is a football stadium, inaugurated on September 4, 1938, in the Lagoa neighborhood, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people, and is the home ground of Flamengo, its owner. Flamengo rarely play at Estádio...
.
UD Almería
After three years in FlamengoClube 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...
's youth categories, and without debuting with the first team squad, Michel was moved to La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
, in a seven-year contract.
He made his debut for Andalusian club on 16 November 2008, in a 2–1 home win against RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
, after came off the bench to replace Juanma Ortiz, on the 87 minute.
Honours
Flamengo- Campeonato Carioca de Juvenis: 2006
- Copa Macaé de JuvenisCopa Macaé de JuvenisThe Copa Macaé de Juvenis is a cup competition usually played between 18 and 24 Brazilian and international under-17 football clubs, most of them from Rio de Janeiro state...
: 2006 - Torneio Internacional Circuito das Águas: 2006, 2007