Catê
Brazilian footballer (1973–2011)
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Marco Antônio Lemos Tozzi (7 November 1973 – 27 December 2011), commonly known as Catê, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played for clubs of Brazil, Chile, Italy, the United States and Venezuela.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marco Antônio Lemos Tozzi | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 27 December 2011 (aged 38) | ||
| Place of death | Ipê, Río Grande do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989 | Guarany de Cruz Alta | ||
| 1990 | Grêmio | ||
| 1991–1994 | São Paulo | ||
| 1994 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1995 | São Paulo | ||
| 1996–1998 | Universidad Católica | 57 | (8) |
| 1998–1999 | Sampdoria | ||
| 2000 | Flamengo | ||
| 2001 | New England Revolution | 22 | (8) |
| 2003 | 15 de Novembro | ||
| 2004 | Glória | ||
| 2004–2005 | Maracaibo | ||
| 2005 | Palestino | 10 | (0) |
| 2005 | Remo | ||
| 2006 | Esportivo | ||
| 2008 | Brusque | ||
| International career | |||
| 1993 | Brazil U20 | 6 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008 | Brusque (interim) | ||
| 2008 | Itinga | ||
| 2009 | Nova Prata | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Catê began his football career with local side Guarany. He had a brief spell with Grêmio before finding success with São Paulo under manager Telê Santana.[1]
Catê signed with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer on March 28, 2001, ahead of the 2001 season.[2] He made his Revolution debut on April 28, 2001, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute for Alan Woods in a 1-0 loss to the Miami Fusion.[3] He made his first start for the Revolution on May 5, 2001 in a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.[3] Catê scored his first goal for the club (converting a penalty) against the Chicago Fire on May 12, 2001.[3] The following week he recorded a brace in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew on May 16, 2001.[3][4]
Catê was named the Revolution's scoring champion for 2001; leading the team in both goals and assists, with eight and eight respectively.[3][5] His 2 game-winning assists tied him for first in the club that year, alongside Wolde Harris.[3] Catê was also instrumental in the Revolution's run to the 2001 U.S. Open Cup final, scoring in the second round against the Mid-Michigan Bucks,[6] and in the quarterfinals against the Columbus Crew.[7]
Catê played for Brazil at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship finals in Australia.[8]
Death
Honours
São Paulo
- Copa Libertadores: 1992, 1993
- Intercontinental Cup: 1992, 1993
- Copa Conmebol: 1994
- Campeonato Paulista: 1991, 1992
Cruzeiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1994
Universidad Católica
- Copa Libertadores Liguilla: 1996
- Torneo Apertura: 1997
Individual