Marcinho (footballer, born 1978)

Brazilian footballer

Marcinho
Personal information
Full nameMárcio Franco da Silva
Date of birth (1978-08-28) 28 August 1978 (age 46)
Place of birthMossoró, Brazil
Height1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s)Forward
Youth career
1992–1996Ferroviário
1997Rio Branco-SP
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1998–1999América-SP
1999–2002Guarani
2003Brasiliense
200515 de Novembro
2006Mineiros
2006Gama
2007CRAC
2008América-SP
2010Jataiense
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 October 2023

Márcio Franco da Silva (born 28 August 1978), better known as Marcinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Skillful and fast, Marcinho attracted attention due to his short stature (1.59 m), the smallest in Brazilian football (later equaled by Elton). The athlete stature was the result of the onset of polio.[1]

Honours

América

References

  1. ^ "O milagre de Marcinho". No. 1158. Revista Placar. December 1999. p. 92.
  • Marcinho at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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