Michel (footballer, born 2001)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Costa and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Michel

Personal information
Full name	Michel Costa da Silva
Date of birth	(2001-12-20) December 20, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Estoril
Number	48
Youth career
2013–2020	Botafogo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2022	New England Revolution II	45	(2)
2023–	Estoril	15	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 June 2024

Michel Costa da Silva (born 20 December 2001) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Estoril.

Career

Youth

Maciel spent eight years with the Botafogo academy. He appeared in 42 games and scored 2 goals for Botafogo's under-20 side.^[1]

New England Revolution II

On 8 December 2020, Michel joined USL League One side New England Revolution II ahead of their 2021 season.^[2] He made his professional debut on 17 April 2021, appearing as a 68th-minute substitute during a 3–0 loss to Richmond Kickers.^[3]

Estoril

On 31 January 2023, Michel signed for Portuguese Primeira Liga side Estoril, initially joining the club's U23s.^[4] About one year later, he started breaking into the first team.^[5]

References

1. "Michel | New England Revolution".
2. "Revolution II sign two players for 2021 season | New England Revolution".
3. "New England Revolution II vs. Richmond Kickers - April 17, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
4. Nye, Josh (31 January 2023). "Former Revolution II midfielder Michel Costa finds a new home". The Blazing Musket. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
5. "Estoril: Michel estreou-se na convocatória e está na 'rampa'" [Estoril: Michel made his debut on the 'call-up' and is on the 'ramp']. A Bola (in Portuguese). 18 December 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.

External links

• Michel at USL League One