Michel (footballer, born 9 June 1981)

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Michel
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Personal information
Full name Michel Garbini Pereira
Date of birth (1981-06-09) 9 June 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Vitória, Brazil
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, Left back
Youth career
Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2000–2004 Atlético Mineiro 47 (5)
2004–2006 Standard Liège 27 (2)
2006–2009 Atlético Paranaense 33 (4)
2009 Náutico 20 (1)
2010 Vila Nova 2 (0)
2010–2012 Aris 52 (0)
2013–2015 FC Dallas 74 (12)
2016 Rayo OKC 28 (14)
2017 Miami FC 15 (1)
2018 Dallas Elite FC 8
2019 Dallas Sidekicks (indoor) 8 (2)
2019 North Texas 1 (0)
International career
2003 Brazil U23 4 (0)
Managerial career
2019– North Texas (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2020

Michel Garbini Pereira (born 9 June 1981), commonly known as Michel, is a Brazilian footballer.

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Career

Club

Michel began his career at Atlético Mineiro, before moving to Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège in 2004. After two seasons, Michel returned to Brazil and signed with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A outfit Atlético Paranaense. Subsequently, he played for Náutico and Vila Nova.

In 2010, Michel moved to Superleague Greece club Aris, where he immediately established himself as a regular in the team. In the 2010–11 season, he played in almost all of the matches for Aris, including all twelve Europa League games.

After impressing as a trialist during preseason training camp, Michel signed for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas on 19 February 2013. [1] During his time with the club, he became known as a threat on set pieces with his left foot. He scored his first MLS goal directly from a corner kick during a 4–2 loss at Seattle Sounders FC on 18 May 2013. [2] Although he originally came to the club as a left back, he eventually earned most of his playing time at defensive midfielder. Due to the emergence of Victor Ulloa and Kellyn Acosta, Michel's playing time was limited in 2015. After the season, his contract option was declined by the club. [3]

Michel joined expansion club Rayo OKC of the North American Soccer League in January 2016. [4] He was later named team captain. [5]

International

Michel played for Brazil's Under-23 squad in 2003 making four appearances for the squad.

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References

  1. ↑ "FC Dallas signs Brazilian Michel; acquires Je-Vaughn Watson". MLS. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Gaschk, Matt (18 May 2014). "Four goals in win – again". MLS. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "FC Dallas re-signs Acosta declines contract option Texeira". 3 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Rayo OKC Adds Veteran Presence With Michel, Kimura Signings". NASL. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  5. ↑ "Captain Michel Powers Forward for Rayo OKC". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.


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