Marco Morales Magno Tavares
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Marcos Magno Morales Tavares (born in Brazil
) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for NK Maribor
. He also played for Brazilian youth national teams.
His first steps were, as in most cases in Brazil, made on the streets. Before starting a professional career he went through youth football selections of Gremio and Internationale. In desire for quick implementation he went to Malaysia. In the season 2002-2003, he played for Kedah FA
. When the season ended Tavares returned to Brazil for a year, where he played for Clube Atlético Paranaense
. After that he once more continued his career in Malaysia and won the league title with Kedah FA
. He was also top team scorer with 25 goals.
After a year and a half with Kedah FA he was noticed by Roberto de Assis Moreira who took him to Porto Alegre Futebol Clube
. He scored few goals though, competition there was simply too big and too quality.
On the other hand Malaysian league was still far away from general publics eyes, so he decided to continue his career in Europe.
Assis helped him find a suitable club and in 2007 Tavares signed for APOEL. Soon after arrival he scored some goals in Cypriot Cup matches, but in the championship he only played 4 matches without scoring any goals. Because he didn't performed as the club expected, Tavares was released from APOEL on January 2008.
At time he spent on Cyprus
he met Nilton Fernandes
who introduced him to Zlatko Zahovič
, the manager of the Slovenian football team NK Maribor
. New Slovenian season was coming up quickly and Tavares had only one chance to show himself to Zlatko Zahovič and to convince him. After his performance contract was signed quickly.
At the time that was left till the end of the season 2007–2008, Brazilian striker established himself well in the team and among the fans. In the next season he was entitled Slovenian champion with NK Maribor. Beside that he was the first club and second league striker in Slovenian league. He scored 15 goals and because of his incredible technical skills and qualities such as discipline he was declared the best player in Slovenian PrvaLiga for the 2008–2009 season. He was also voted for Guest Star 2008, which purpose is to promote foreign public as the important element of Slovenian community. 2009–2010 season was again very successful for him. He scored 10 goals in 34 league matches and collected 7 assists. In addition to this achievement he scored 5 goals in 5 cup matches and ultimately won the 2009–10 Slovenian Cup
. Because of his loyalty to the club and good relations with fellow players, club officials and NK Maribor fans Tavares became the team's captain in Oktober 2009.
In September 2010 he has signed a new contract with the club until the end of 2012–13 season. He had his best season in 2010–11
when he won the league with Maribor and was crowned best league goalscorer with 16 goals. In addition, he was the club's best assistant with 15 assists. For his performances during the course of the same season he was voted as the most valuable player by the 1.SNL players and the media.
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...
) is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for NK Maribor
NK Maribor
Nogometni Klub Maribor , commonly referred to as NK Maribor or simply Maribor, is a professional association football club based in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. Founded on 12 December, 1960, Maribor is one of only three football clubs in the country who have never been relegated from...
. He also played for Brazilian youth national teams.
His first steps were, as in most cases in Brazil, made on the streets. Before starting a professional career he went through youth football selections of Gremio and Internationale. In desire for quick implementation he went to Malaysia. In the season 2002-2003, he played for Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
. When the season ended Tavares returned to Brazil for a year, where he played for Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
. After that he once more continued his career in Malaysia and won the league title with Kedah FA
Kedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
. He was also top team scorer with 25 goals.
After a year and a half with Kedah FA he was noticed by Roberto de Assis Moreira who took him to Porto Alegre Futebol Clube
Porto Alegre Futebol Clube
Porto Alegre Futebol Clube, usually known simply as Porto Alegre, is a Brazilian football club from Porto Alegre, Brazil. It is owned by former footballer Roberto Assis, Flamengo star Ronaldinho's brother. -Lami:...
. He scored few goals though, competition there was simply too big and too quality.
On the other hand Malaysian league was still far away from general publics eyes, so he decided to continue his career in Europe.
Assis helped him find a suitable club and in 2007 Tavares signed for APOEL. Soon after arrival he scored some goals in Cypriot Cup matches, but in the championship he only played 4 matches without scoring any goals. Because he didn't performed as the club expected, Tavares was released from APOEL on January 2008.
At time he spent on Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
he met Nilton Fernandes
Nilton Fernandes
Nilton Rogério Cardoso Fernandes , simply Nilton, is a Cape Verdean footballer who plays for Akritas Chlorakas in the Cypriot Second Division, as a midfielder.-External links:** * *...
who introduced him to Zlatko Zahovič
Zlatko Zahovic
Zlatko Zahovič is a retired Slovenian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.After making a name for himself in Europe in Portugal, most notably with Porto and Benfica, he went on to have unassuming spells in Spain and Greece...
, the manager of the Slovenian football team NK Maribor
NK Maribor
Nogometni Klub Maribor , commonly referred to as NK Maribor or simply Maribor, is a professional association football club based in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. Founded on 12 December, 1960, Maribor is one of only three football clubs in the country who have never been relegated from...
. New Slovenian season was coming up quickly and Tavares had only one chance to show himself to Zlatko Zahovič and to convince him. After his performance contract was signed quickly.
At the time that was left till the end of the season 2007–2008, Brazilian striker established himself well in the team and among the fans. In the next season he was entitled Slovenian champion with NK Maribor. Beside that he was the first club and second league striker in Slovenian league. He scored 15 goals and because of his incredible technical skills and qualities such as discipline he was declared the best player in Slovenian PrvaLiga for the 2008–2009 season. He was also voted for Guest Star 2008, which purpose is to promote foreign public as the important element of Slovenian community. 2009–2010 season was again very successful for him. He scored 10 goals in 34 league matches and collected 7 assists. In addition to this achievement he scored 5 goals in 5 cup matches and ultimately won the 2009–10 Slovenian Cup
2009–10 Slovenian Cup
The Slovenian Cup 2009–10 was the nineteenth season of Slovenia's football knockout competition.-From PrvaLiga:Maribor, Celje, Rudar Velenje, Domžale, Gorica, Nafta Lendava, Interblock, Koper, Primorje, Drava-From Regional Cups:...
. Because of his loyalty to the club and good relations with fellow players, club officials and NK Maribor fans Tavares became the team's captain in Oktober 2009.
In September 2010 he has signed a new contract with the club until the end of 2012–13 season. He had his best season in 2010–11
2010–11 Slovenian PrvaLiga
The 2010–11 Slovenian PrvaLiga was the 20th season of top-tier football in Slovenia. The season began in July 2010 and ended in May 2011...
when he won the league with Maribor and was crowned best league goalscorer with 16 goals. In addition, he was the club's best assistant with 15 assists. For his performances during the course of the same season he was voted as the most valuable player by the 1.SNL players and the media.
External links
- Player profile - NK Maribor
- Player profile - PrvaLiga
- Article and iterview with Marcos Tavares - NK Maribor, club magazine: no.1, no. 5
- Interview with Marcos Tavares - NK Maribor