Mica (footballer, born 1904)

Alfredo Pereira de Mello, commonly known as Mica, (15 October 1904 – 10 March 1989) was a Brazilian football player who played as a midfielder.[1] Mica is considered one of the best players that the baiano football ever produced and one of its first heroes. He also was a member of the Brazilian squad at the 1923 Copa America.[2]

Mica
Personal information
Full name Alfredo Pereira de Mello
Date of birth (1904-10-15)15 October 1904
Place of birth Salvador, Brazil
Date of death 10 March 1989(1989-03-10) (aged 84)
Place of death Salvador, Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921 Yankee Salvador
1922-1923 Botafogo-BA
1924 AAB
International career
1923 Brazil 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Mica started his career from the Yankee and won the Torneio Início da Bahia of 1921. Botafogo-BA which was one of the biggest clubs in Bahia at the time signed him in 1922 and he led them to two championship titles.[citation needed]

International career

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Mica played in the 1923 Copa America alongside legendary Nilo, but Brazil eventually finished fourth. He was the first player outside the Rio-São Paulo states to be called up to the Brazil national team. No footballer from Bahia would play for the national team until 1987.[citation needed]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Alfredo Pereira de Melo". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. ^ "South American Championship 1923". RSSSF. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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