Maicon Thiago Pereira de Souza (born 14 September 1985), simply known as Maicon, is a former Brazilian professional

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who played as a

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Career

On 11 September 2009, Maicon signed for Figueirense, on loan from

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. He is a former player of

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and Fluminense. After a good season with Figueirense, in December 2011, he signed with

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São Paulo

Maicon came to São Paulo in December 2011, after shining for Figueirense. In that time, he said that lived "the best phase of career" and had "motivation" for going on at new club. He also said to be an athlete "that organizes the team, with good pass and who has good shoot". Despite his good performances in his first season for Tricolor side, in whose season he scored twice in a derby against

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, in a victory by 3–1, a game valid by

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, Maicon never was popular among fans, who never trusted about his footballer qualities. In a hard 2013 season, when the team fought against relegation,

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's coming changed Maicon's phase. Besides of taking off the club from relegation, Ramalho was fundamental for Maicon shines and, along with

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, another player who lived a bad shape, has become an important footballer for

's midfield. Ramalho also surprised about criticisms on Maicon. According to the coach, Maicon is a player "who knows how to play the game".

Honours

Fluminense *

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: 2005 *

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: 2005 Madureira *

: 2006 São Paulo *

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Grêmio *

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* Recopa Gaúcha: 2019

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