Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva (born February 16, 1983 in São Caetano do Sul) better known as simply Michael, is a professional

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ian football player.

Career

Michael started his professional career in

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, and soon moved to Cruzeiro, however after 1 season he moved to

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playing for

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. After two seasons with Palmeiras in July 2007, Michael signed a 3-year deal with

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club

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. Michael debuted for Dynamo on 22 July against

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and managed to score a double in his debu
UPL Round 2
Silva made his

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debut in a group stage game against

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team

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. Most of the autumn and winter 2007 Michael was injured and was undergoing treatment in

, however he has recovered and returned since. On 13 May 2009 the 26-year-old attacking midfield player, changes on loan until 31 December 2009 from

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. Michael moved from Kyiv to Portuguesa on 23 May 2011.

Flamengo career statistics

:''(Correct )'' ''according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística.Flaestatística
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References

External links

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Michael's profile at Dynamo's official website
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Michael adds depth to Dynamo
{{DEFAULTSORT:Michael 1983 births Living people People from São Caetano do Sul Brazilian footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Ukraine Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players FC Dynamo Kyiv players Santos FC players Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players CR Flamengo footballers Associação Portuguesa de Desportos players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Ukrainian Premier League players Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Ukraine Rio Preto Esporte Clube players Esporte Clube Santo André players Volta Redonda FC players Association football wingers Footballers from São Paulo (state)