Michel Mesquita
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Michel Platini Ferreira Mesquita or simply Michel Platini (born 8 September 1983 in Ceilândia
) is a Brazil
ian footballer
who currently plays for Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia
as a forward. As suggested he is named after former French International and current UEFA
President Michel Platini
.
, Mexican Primera División side Pachuca, Gama
, Araguaína
, Grêmio Anápolis
, Hong Kong First Division League
side South China and Veranópolis
, before moved to Chernomorets Burgas in Bulgaria
.
which ended in a 1–1 draw. Platini made his Bulgarian A PFG
debut against Botev Plovdiv
in a 1–0 away win on 10 August. He scored his first league goal for Chernomorets on 21 September 2008 against Litex Lovech
in a 2–2 away draw. During his first season, he scored 10 goals in 27 league games.
In May 2009 it was reported in the Bulgaria media that Michel was a target for Russian side Amkar Perm
and Levski Sofia
. Platini began the following season for Chernomorets, netting a three goals in four league games.
signed Platini for a three-year deal keeping him in the club until 30 June 2012. He was given the number 22 shirt. Platini scored his first official goal for CSKA in the first match of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League against Fulham F.C.
on 17 September 2009, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
On 26 February 2011, Platini scored two goals in the Eternal Derby against Levski Sofia
, which ended in a 3–1 away win for CSKA. On 25 May, Platini won the Bulgarian Cup
with CSKA.
On 17 October 2011 Platini signed a new contract with the club until the end of 2013-14 season.
Ceilândia
Ceilândia is one of the most important satellite towns near Brasília, Brazil. Currently, the city has a population of 350,000 inhabitants.Located 24 kilometers from the Pilot Plan of Brasília, and linked by a four-lane highway, Ceilândia occupies an area of 232 square kilometers and is in one of...
) is a Brazil
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 footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who currently plays for Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
as a forward. As suggested he is named after former French International and current UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
President Michel Platini
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a former French football player, manager and current president of UEFA. Platini was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top goalscorer and voted the best player. He participated in the 1978, 1982...
.
Career
Michel Platini played for BrazlândiaSociedade Esportiva Brazlândia
Sociedade Esportiva Brazlândia, commonly known as Brazlândia, is a Brazilian football club based in Brazlândia, Distrito Federal.-History:The club was founded on June 5, 1996...
, Mexican Primera División side Pachuca, Gama
Sociedade Esportiva do Gama
Gama is a Brazilian football team from Gama in Distrito Federal, founded on November 15, 1975.Gama greatest rival is Brasiliense.Their home stadium is the Bezerrão stadium, capacity 25,000. They play in green shirts, white shorts and green socks....
, Araguaína
Araguaína Futebol e Regatas
Araguaína Futebol e Regatas, usually known simply as Araguaína, is a Brazilian football club from Araguaína, Tocantins state. The club plays its home matches at Municipal de Araguaína...
, Grêmio Anápolis
Grêmio Esportivo Anápolis
Grêmio Esportivo Anápolis, commonly known as Anápolis, is a Brazilian football club based in Anápolis, Goiás state. The lcub was formerly known as Grêmio Esportivo Inhumense.-History:...
, Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
side South China and Veranópolis
Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural
Veranópolis Esporte Clube Recreativo e Cultural, usually known simply as Veranópolis is a Brazilian football club from Veranópolis, Rio Grande do Sul.-History:...
, before moved to Chernomorets Burgas in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
.
Chernomorets
Platini signed a three year contract at Chernomorets on 29 June 2008, after a successful trial period with the club. He marked his competitive debut on 5 July with the equalising goal in Chernomorets's second round match of Intertoto Cup against ND GoricaND Gorica
ND Gorica is a Slovenian football club, playing in the town of Nova Gorica. They are one of the most successful Slovenian clubs with four Slovenian League, two Slovenian Cup and one Slovenian Supercup titles. Together with NK Maribor and NK Celje they are the only club that have participated in...
which ended in a 1–1 draw. Platini made his Bulgarian A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
debut against Botev Plovdiv
PFC Botev Plovdiv
PFC Botev Plovdiv , is the oldest Bulgarian football club from the city of Plovdiv, which currently competes in Bulgaria's second football league, the B PFG....
in a 1–0 away win on 10 August. He scored his first league goal for Chernomorets on 21 September 2008 against Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech
PFC Litex Lovech or simply Litex is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Lovech, which currently competes in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group, the top division of Bulgarian football...
in a 2–2 away draw. During his first season, he scored 10 goals in 27 league games.
In May 2009 it was reported in the Bulgaria media that Michel was a target for Russian side Amkar Perm
FC Amkar Perm
FC Amkar Perm is a professional football club playing in Russian Premier League.They are based in the city of Perm and are the easternmost football club in Europe playing in top national competition...
and Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
. Platini began the following season for Chernomorets, netting a three goals in four league games.
CSKA Sofia
On 31 August 2009, CSKA SofiaPFC CSKA Sofia
PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army...
signed Platini for a three-year deal keeping him in the club until 30 June 2012. He was given the number 22 shirt. Platini scored his first official goal for CSKA in the first match of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League against Fulham F.C.
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
on 17 September 2009, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
On 26 February 2011, Platini scored two goals in the Eternal Derby against Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
, which ended in a 3–1 away win for CSKA. On 25 May, Platini won the Bulgarian Cup
Bulgarian Cup
The Bulgarian Cup is a Bulgarian annual football competition. It is the country's main cup competition and all officially registered Bulgarian football teams take part in it. It is sponsored by the Bulgarian Corporate Commercial Bank....
with CSKA.
On 17 October 2011 Platini signed a new contract with the club until the end of 2013-14 season.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chernomorets Burgas | 2008–09 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 12 |
| 2009–10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 3 | ||
| Total | 31 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 15 | |
| CSKA Sofia PFC CSKA Sofia PFC CSKA Sofia , commonly known as CSKA or CSKA Sofia is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The club was officially founded on May 5, 1948. CSKA's abbreviation stands for Central Sports Club of the Army... |
2009–10 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010–11 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 10 | |
| 2011–12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | |
| Total | 43 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 61 | 19 | |
CSKA Sofia
- Bulgarian CupBulgarian CupThe Bulgarian Cup is a Bulgarian annual football competition. It is the country's main cup competition and all officially registered Bulgarian football teams take part in it. It is sponsored by the Bulgarian Corporate Commercial Bank....
: 20112011 Bulgarian Cup FinalThe 2011 Bulgarian Cup Final was the 88th final of the Bulgarian Cup. The match took place on 25 May 2011 at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia. The match was contested by CSKA Sofia, who beat Litex Lovech 2–1 in their semi-final, and Slavia Sofia who beat Pirin Blagoevgrad 7–6 on penalties... - Bulgarian SupercupBulgarian SupercupThe Bulgarian Supercup is an annually held football match between the football club that has won the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group and the club that has won the Bulgarian Cup...
: 20112011 Bulgarian SupercupThe 2011 Bulgarian Supercup was the 9th Bulgarian Supercup match, a football match which was contested between the "A" professional football group champion, Litex Lovech, and the winner of the Bulgarian Cup, CSKA Sofia. The match was held on 30 July 2011 at the Lazur Stadium in Burgas,...