Michel (footballer, born November 1977)
Brazilian footballer
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Michel dos Reis Santana (born 18 November 1977), simply known as Michel, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right back.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michel dos Reis Santana | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Santos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2003 | Santos | ||
| 1998 | → Francana (loan) | ||
| 2001 | → Vitória (loan) | ||
| 2003 | Goiás | ||
| 2004 | Grêmio | 43 | (0) |
| 2005 | São Paulo | 7 | (0) |
| 2006 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| 2006–2007 | Brasiliense | ||
| 2007 | Vila Nova | ||
| 2008 | Fortaleza | ||
| 2008–2009 | Avaí | ||
| 2010 | Anapolina | ||
| 2011 | Sertãozinho | ||
| 2011 | CRB | ||
| 2011 | Taboão da Serra | ||
| 2012 | Serrano-BA | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1999 | Brazil U23 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 October 2023 | |||
Career
Revealed by Santos, he was part of the squad Brazilian champion in 2002, after received a doping suspension of 160 days for cannabis use during 2002 Torneio Rio-São Paulo.[3] During 2004, Michel was released from Grêmio after escaping from the team's camp to drink with a friend. In 2005, he was hired by São Paulo to compete in the Copa Libertadores, where he also became champion.[4]
In 2008 he was suspended again for using cannabis, this time at Fortaleza, and his contract was terminated as a result.[5] He ended his career in 2012, after signing and not playing for Serrano.[6]