Michel Ferreira dos Santos
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michel Ferreira dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Grêmio | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006 | São Cristóvão | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | São Cristóvão | ||
| 2011 | Porto Alegre | 9 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Madureira | 15 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Guarani Palhoça | 7 | (2) |
| 2014 | → Novorizontino (loan) | 17 | (4) |
| 2015 | → Camboriú (loan) | 10 | (5) |
| 2016–2017 | Novorizontino | 8 | (4) |
| 2016 | → Atlético Goianiense (loan) | 35 | (4) |
| 2017 | → Grêmio (loan) | 23 | (5) |
| 2018– | Grêmio | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 April 2018 | |||
Michel Ferreira dos Santos (born 22 March 1990), simply known as Michel, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Grêmio.
Club career
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Michel started his career with São Cristóvão, being promoted to the first team at the age of just 16.[1] He subsequently represented Porto Alegre, Madureira,Guarani de Palhoça, Novorizontino[2] and Camboriú[3] before returning to Novorizontino in 2016.[4]
After impressing with Tigre, Michel signed a loan contract with Série B side Atlético Goianiense on 26 April 2016.[5] He immediately became an undisputed starter for the side, contributing with four goals in 35 appearances and acheving top level promotion as champions.
On 27 December 2016 Michel was loaned to Série A club Grêmio, for one year.[6] He made his debut in the category on 14 May, starting in a 2–0 home win against Botafogo.[7]
Honours
Club
- Madureira
- Copa Rio: 2012
- Novorizontino
- Atlético Goianiense
- Grêmio
Individual
- Bola de Prata: 2017
References
- ↑ "Destaque do Dragão nesta Série B, Michel mostra regularidade como volante e lateral" [Spotlight of Dragão in this Série B, Michel shows consistency as defensive midfielder and full back] (in Portuguese). Jornal O Popular. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Da fome e abandono ao choro no Gre-Nal: a trajetória de Michel até o Grêmio" [From hunger and abandonment to tears in the Gre-Nal: the path of Michel until Grêmio] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Tricolor apresenta Tremonti e Michel" [Tricolor present Tremonti and Michel] (in Portuguese). Camboriú FC. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Novorizontino confirma nove reforços para o Paulistão" [Novorizontino confirm nine additions for the Paulistão] (in Portuguese). Diário da Região. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Atlético-GO acerta com volante Michel e espera o atleta para assinar contrato" [Atlético-GO sign defensive midfielder Michel and await the player to sign contract] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Oficial: Grêmio confirma contratação do volante Michel até o fim de 2017" [Official: Grêmio confirm the signing of defensive midfielder Michel until the end of 2017] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "Grêmio domina Botafogo, vence com um gol de mão e abafa críticas" [Grêmio dominate Botafogo, win with a hand goal and smother criticism] (in Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.