Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva (born February 16, 1983) better known as simply Michael, is a Brazilian former professional 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 Ukrainian 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

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, 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

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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 Footballers from São Caetano do Sul Brazilian men's footballers Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Ukraine Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players SE 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 Men's association football wingers 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen