- Márcio Gesteira da Silva
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Márcio Carioca Personal information Full name Márcio Gesteira da Silva Date of birth 2 May 1983 Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) Playing position Striker Club information Current club Boca Júnior (Brazil) Youth career 2003–2004 Flamengo Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2004–2005 Boca Júnior (Brazil) 24 (20) 2005 → Itabaiana (loan) 8 (3) 2006 Vitória 12 (3) 2007 Ceará 12 (6) 2007–2008 Paços de Ferreira 13 (6) 2009 EC Democrata NA 2009 Boca Júnior (Brazil) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).Márcio Gesteira da Silva also known as Márcio Carioca (born May 2, 1983 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian football player.
His strength on the ball, accurate finishing and pace made him a well known name in the northern states of Brazil.[1] He enjoyed success at Brazilian side Ceara, before moving to Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira on a two year deal.[2] On February 1, 2008 he was released by the club.[3]
In 2008, he trialled with Australian A-League club Queensland Roar but was rejected for failing to impress in trial matches and also due to his lack of fitness.[4]
Honours
With Boca Júnior:
- Campeonato Sergipano 2nd Division: 2004
Personal Honours:
- Campeonato Sergipano 2nd Division Top Scorer: 2004 with Boca Júnior - 5 goals
- Campeonato Sergipano Top Scorer: 2005 with Boca Júnior - 15 goals
References
- ^ (Portuguese) Four Clubs Interested In Marcio Carioca
- ^ (Portuguese) Two Brazilians For Pacos Ferreira
- ^ (Portuguese) Marcio Carioca Chega Por Emprestimo Ao Fatima
- ^ Roar focuses on Scottish international Charlie Miller
External links
- Márcio Gesteira da Silva at cbf.com.br (site currently offline) (Portuguese)
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