Michel dos Reis Santana (born 18 November 1977), simply known as Michel, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a
right back
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Career
Revealed by Santos, he was part of the squad Brazilian champion in 2002, after received a doping suspension of 160 days for
cannabis
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use during
2002 Torneio Rio-São Paulo. During 2004, Michel was released from Grêmio after escaping from the team's camp to drink with a friend. In 2005, he was hired by São Paulo to compete in the Copa Libertadores, where he also became champion.
In 2008 he was suspended again for using cannabis, this time at Fortaleza, and his contract was terminated as a result. He ended his career in 2012, after signing and not playing for Serrano.
Honours
;Santos
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Campeonato Brasileiro:
2002
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;São Paulo
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Copa Libertadores
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2005
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References
External links
Michelat ogol.com.br
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1977 births
Living people
Copa Libertadores-winning players
Men's association football fullbacks
Men's association football wing halves
Brazilian men's footballers
Brazil men's youth international footballers
Santos FC players
Associação Atlética Francana players
Esporte Clube Vitória players
Goiás Esporte Clube players
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense players
São Paulo FC players
Associação Atlética Portuguesa (Santos) players
Brasiliense FC players
Vila Nova Futebol Clube players
Fortaleza Esporte Clube players
Avaí FC players
Associação Atlética Anapolina players
Sertãozinho Futebol Clube players
Clube de Regatas Brasil players
Clube Atlético Taboão da Serra players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players
Footballers from São Paulo
Doping cases in association football