Marco Antônio Boiadeiro
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Marco Antônio Ribeiro, commonly known as Marco Antônio Boiadeiro, or simply as Boiadeiro (born June 13, 1965), is a Brazil
ian football (soccer) player who played for several Série A
clubs. He also played for the Brazilian national team
.
, Boiadeiro started his professional career in 1985, defending Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto
. He moved to Guarani
in 1986, leaving the club two years later, then defending Vasco da Gama
from 1989 to 1991. Boiadeiro defended Cruzeiro
from 1991 to 1993, then spent a season with Flamengo
in 1994, playing 15 games for the club. He played for Corinthians
during the 2004 and the 2005 seasons, then played briefly in 1996 for Rio Branco
and Anápolis
. Boiadeiro defended two clubs from Belo Horizonte
, América Mineiro
in 1997 and in 1998, and Atlético Mineiro
in 1998 and in 1999. Marco Antônio Boiadeiro retired in 2000, while defending Sãocarlense
of São Paulo state
in 1993, including four Copa América
games. His first game was played on June 6, against the United States
, while the last game was played against Argentina
on June 27.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian football (soccer) player who played for several Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
clubs. He also played for the Brazilian national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
.
Career
Born in Américo de CamposAmérico de Campos
Américo de Campos is a Brazilian city of the state of São Paulo. The population in 2004 is 5,596. The area is 254.632 km²....
, Boiadeiro started his professional career in 1985, defending Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto
Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP)
Botafogo Futebol Clube is a Brazilian association football club based in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo state, founded on November 12, 1918. The club currently competes in the Campeonato Paulista Série A1, alongside the great clubs of the state, and in the Copa Paulista de Futebol.- History :In the...
. He moved to Guarani
Guarani Futebol Clube
Guarani Futebol Clube is a Brazilian football club located in Campinas, São Paulo. Guarani is also known as Bugre, a popular term for an Indigenous Brazilian...
in 1986, leaving the club two years later, then defending Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
from 1989 to 1991. Boiadeiro defended Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
from 1991 to 1993, then spent a season with Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
in 1994, playing 15 games for the club. He played for Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
during the 2004 and the 2005 seasons, then played briefly in 1996 for Rio Branco
Rio Branco Esporte Clube
Rio Branco Esporte Clube, usually known simply as Rio Branco or Rio Branco-SP, is a Brazilian football club based in the city of Americana in the São Paulo state of Brazil. It plays in the Série A2, the second division, of the Campeonato Paulista.-History:On August 4, 1913, the club was founded as...
and Anápolis
Anápolis Futebol Clube
Anápolis Futebol Clube, also known as Anápolis, are a Brazilian football team from Anápolis, Goiás. They competed in the Campeonato Brasileiro Parallel Tournament in 1986 and in the Série C in 2008.-History:...
. Boiadeiro defended two clubs from Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
, América Mineiro
América Futebol Clube (MG)
América Futebol Clube is a traditional Brazilian football team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, founded on April 30, 1912....
in 1997 and in 1998, and Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
in 1998 and in 1999. Marco Antônio Boiadeiro retired in 2000, while defending Sãocarlense
Grêmio Esportivo Sãocarlense
Grêmio Esportivo Sãocarlense, is a country club and an amateur soccer team from São Carlos in São Paulo state, Brazil. From 1976 to 2004, they were a professional club....
of São Paulo state
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
National team
Boiadeiro played five games for the Brazilian national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in 1993, including four Copa América
Copa América 1993
The 1993 Copa América was the 36th Copa América, CONMEBOL's football tournament for national teams. It was held in Ecuador between June 15 and July 4. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, but for the first time two nations from outside CONMEBOL were invited to take part in the tournament. Mexico and...
games. His first game was played on June 6, against the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, while the last game was played against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
on June 27.