Michel (footballer, born 2001)

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Michel
Personal information
Full name Michel Costa da Silva
Date of birth (2001-12-20) 20 December 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Felgueiras
Number 10
Youth career
2013–2020 Botafogo
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2022 New England Revolution II 45 (2)
2023–2025 Estoril 18 (0)
2025Marítimo (loan) 13 (1)
2025– Felgueiras 8 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 October 2025

Michel Costa da Silva (born 20 December 2001) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga Portugal 2 club Felgueiras.

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Career

Youth

Maciel spent eight years with the Botafogo academy. He appeared in 42 games and scored 2 goals for Botafogo's under-20 side. [1]

New England Revolution II

On 8 December 2020, Michel joined USL League One side New England Revolution II ahead of their 2021 season. [2] He made his professional debut on 17 April 2021, appearing as a 68th-minute substitute during a 3–0 loss to Richmond Kickers. [3]

Estoril

On 31 January 2023, Michel signed for Portuguese Primeira Liga side Estoril, initially joining the club's U23s. [4] About one year later, he started breaking into the first team. [5]

References

  1. "Michel | New England Revolution".
  2. "Revolution II sign two players for 2021 season | New England Revolution".
  3. "New England Revolution II vs. Richmond Kickers - April 17, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
  4. Nye, Josh (31 January 2023). "Former Revolution II midfielder Michel Costa finds a new home". The Blazing Musket. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  5. "Estoril: Michel estreou-se na convocatória e está na 'rampa'" [Estoril: Michel made his debut on the 'call-up' and is on the 'ramp']. A Bola (in Portuguese). 18 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.