Marco Ferreira
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Marco Júlio Castanheira Afonso Alves Ferreira (born 12 March 1978 in Vimioso
, Bragança) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays as a winger.
. In 1998, he moved to Atlético Madrid B
, but only lasted a few months in Spain
, finishing the season at Yokohama Flügels
in the J. League.
Ferreira would go on to represent F.C. Paços de Ferreira - also in his country's level two - where he was a key player, spending the following three 1/2 seasons at top division side Vitória de Setúbal
. In January 2003, he joined F.C. Porto, being part of the José Mourinho
-led squad that defeated Celtic
in the 2002–03 UEFA Cup final
, replacing Capucho in the 98th minute. He also featured in several UEFA Champions League
matches in the following campaign, but was not selected for the team that won the decisive match
, and also added two consecutive league championships during his time with the northerners
, wearing jersey #78 due to his birthyear.
After that, Ferreira was loaned to Vitória de Guimarães for the 2004–05 season. In the following year he made the same move, now to F.C. Penafiel, but was released in January 2006 and promptly signed with S.L. Benfica, until June 2009. While in Lisbon
, he was unable to establish himself as a first-team player, and was placed on the transfer list.
On 31 August 2007, Ferreira joined English
club on loan until the end of the year, but his contract was terminated in December after becoming unsettled in the country, making no senior appearances for the club(he was an unused substitute in a 3–2 League Cup
win over on 18 September). Subsequently, he finished the campaign with C.F. Os Belenenses, also appearing very rarely.
In August 2008, Ferreira signed with modest Greek
side Ethnikos Piraeus FC. He spent 18 months at the second division club, being released in January 2010.
came in a friendly against Tunisia
, in October 2002. He went on to gain a further two caps during that year.
Vimioso
Vimioso is a municipality in the northern part of Portugal with an area of approximately 481.6 km² and population of 5105 inhabitants.-Geography:The municipality is composed of 14 parishes and is located in the district of Bragança....
, Bragança) is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays as a winger.
Club career
Primarily known for his speed, Ferreira started his career at F.C. Tirsense, then in the second divisionLiga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
. In 1998, he moved to Atlético Madrid B
Atlético Madrid B
Atlético Madrid B is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the namesake community. Founded in 1963, it is the reserve team of Atlético Madrid, and currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Nuevo Cerro del Espino.-History:...
, but only lasted a few months in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, finishing the season at Yokohama Flügels
Yokohama Flügels
was a Japanese football club that played in the J. League between 1993 and 1998. In 1999 the club was officially merged with local rivals Yokohama Marinos and the two teams became known together as Yokohama F. Marinos.- History :...
in the J. League.
Ferreira would go on to represent F.C. Paços de Ferreira - also in his country's level two - where he was a key player, spending the following three 1/2 seasons at top division side Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
. In January 2003, he joined F.C. Porto, being part of the José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
-led squad that defeated Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in the 2002–03 UEFA Cup final
2003 UEFA Cup Final
The 2003 UEFA Cup Final was played on 21 May 2003 between Celtic of Scotland and Porto of Portugal. Porto won the match 3–2 in extra time thanks to a goal from Derlei...
, replacing Capucho in the 98th minute. He also featured in several UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
matches in the following campaign, but was not selected for the team that won the decisive match
2004 UEFA Champions League Final
The 2004 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match played at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on 26 May 2004, to decide the winner of the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League...
, and also added two consecutive league championships during his time with the northerners
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
, wearing jersey #78 due to his birthyear.
After that, Ferreira was loaned to Vitória de Guimarães for the 2004–05 season. In the following year he made the same move, now to F.C. Penafiel, but was released in January 2006 and promptly signed with S.L. Benfica, until June 2009. While in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, he was unable to establish himself as a first-team player, and was placed on the transfer list.
On 31 August 2007, Ferreira joined English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
club on loan until the end of the year, but his contract was terminated in December after becoming unsettled in the country, making no senior appearances for the club(he was an unused substitute in a 3–2 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
win over on 18 September). Subsequently, he finished the campaign with C.F. Os Belenenses, also appearing very rarely.
In August 2008, Ferreira signed with modest Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
side Ethnikos Piraeus FC. He spent 18 months at the second division club, being released in January 2010.
International career
Ferreira's debut for PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
came in a friendly against Tunisia
Tunisia national football team
The Tunisia national football team , nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthage , is the national team of Tunisia and is controlled by the Fédération Tunisienne de Football. They have qualified for four FIFA World Cups, the first one in 1978, but have yet to make it out of the first round...
, in October 2002. He went on to gain a further two caps during that year.
Honours
- Porto:
- UEFA Cup: 2002–03
- UEFA Champions LeagueUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 2003–04 - Portuguese League: 2002–03, 2003–04
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2003–04 - Portuguese Supercup: 2003