Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva
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Michael | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva | |
Date of birth | February 16, 1983 | |
Place of birth | São Caetano do Sul, Brazil | |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |
Playing position | Left winger, Left midfielder | |
Club information | ||
Current club | Dynamo Kyiv | |
Number | 11 | |
Youth clubs | ||
2002-2003 | Santo André | |
Senior clubs1 | ||
Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
2004 2004-2007 2007- present |
Cruzeiro Palmeiras Dynamo Kyiv |
50 (2) 8 (3) |
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva (born February 16, 1983 in Brazil) better known as simply Michael, is a professional Brazilian football player.
Michael started his professional career in Santo André, very soon talented player was noticed by the scouts of Cruzeiro, however after an unsuccessful season there Michael moved to Sao Paulo playing for Palmeiras. In Palmeiras Michael found great success, having secured a spot in the first team. After two seasons with Palmeiras in July 2007, Michael signed a 3 year deal with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv. Estimated sum of transfer is $4 million.
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 Roma. Most of the autumn and winter 2007 Michael was injured and was undergoing treatment in Brazil, however he has recovered and returned since, with a new mohawk resembling hairstyle.
[edit] External links
- (Ukrainian) Michael's profile at Dynamo's official website
- (English) sambafoot
- (Portuguese) zerozero.pt
- (English) Michael adds depth to Dynamo
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