Marcelinho Carioca, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Marcelinho Carioca

Brazilian association football player

Date of Birth: 01-Feb-1971

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Profession: politician, association football player

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Marcelinho (born Marcelo Pereira Surcin on 1 February 1971) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
He was noted for his accuracy from free kicks, earning him the nickname "Pé-de-Anjo" (Angel Foot). The most successful player ever to play for Corinthians, he has scored 206 goals in 420 matches from 1994 to 2001.
He has collected more trophies with Corinthians than any other player in their history, a total of 8 championships including 1998 and 1999 Brazilian National Championships and the first edition of FIFA Club World Cup, in 2000. He scored 505 goals, in his entire career.For all his club achievements, Marcelinho never succeeded in Brazil's national team and never played in a FIFA World Cup, making only three appearances for the national side between 1998 and 2001, and scoring only two goals. Marcelinho is also well known for his off-field antics, including frequent disputes with coaches (most famously with Wanderley Luxemburgo), management, and teammates.