Mateus Alves Maciel (born 2 May 1984 in
Turmalina), known as just Mateus, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for
Villa Nova as a
central defender
In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring.
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He represented a number of clubs, notably playing for
Portuguesa in 2011.
Portuguesa anuncia quatro reforços para a Série B
Terra, 6 May 2011
Honours
;Portuguesa
*Campeonato Brasileiro Série B
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série B is commonly referred to as the Brasileirão Série B (Série B), and until 2022 was officially called Brasileirão Sportingbet by sponsorship reasons. It is the second tier of the Brazilian football league system ...
: 2011
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References
External links
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1984 births
Living people
Brazilian men's footballers
Men's association football defenders
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C players
Ipatinga Futebol Clube players
Atlético Clube Goianiense players
Associação Portuguesa de Desportos players
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players
Sport Club do Recife players
Figueirense FC players
Boa Esporte Clube players
Clube Atlético Hermann Aichinger players
Guarani FC players
Villa Nova Atlético Clube players
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