Athirson’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Brazilian footballer
Is Sports official 
Athlete 
Football player 
Association football player 
Journalist 
Association football manager 
From Brazil 
Type Journalism 
Sports 
Gender male
Birth 16 January 1977, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Age: 43 years
Stats
Height: 181
Weight: 78

Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira, better known as Athirson (born 16 January 1977) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as left back. He is currently coaching, where he heads the Flamengo do Piauí.

Club career

He was born in Rio de Janeiro and played much of his early career at Flamengo. He was signed by Juventus but loaned to Flamengo in February 2002. He contract was terminated in October 2003.

Late career

Athirson was released by Bayer Leverkusen along with Roque Junior. He then signed a six months contract with Botafogo. but his contract was terminated on 4 October 2007, after just playing only seven times for the club.

He signed a one-year contract with Brasiliense on 22 February 2008, then signed for Portuguesa in September 2008. On 26 April 2009 the left-back signed for Cruzeiro on a free transfer until December.

He had received an offer from America-RJ after his contract with Portuguesa expired on 31 December 2010. In 2011, he signed for Duque de Caxias to play at Campeonato Brasileiro Série B but was released during the competition. On 6 October 2011, he signed for Projecta, a Brazilian indoor soccer club based at Espírito Santo.

International career

Athirson played five times for the Brazilian national team. He also made 14 appearances and scored two goals for the Brazilian U-23 side, which competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Brazil under-20 squad which wonn the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Playing style and position

Usually an attacking left back or wing-back, Athirson could also play on the left wing, and as an attacking midfielder. He was useful there because of his accurate passing, long-range striking ability, attacking drive, and articulate dribbling skills.

Honours

Club

  • Copa de Oro: 1996
  • Copa Mercosur: 1999
  • Taça Rio: 2000
  • Taça Guanabara: 1999, 2004
  • Rio de Janeiro State League: 1999, 2000
  • Brazilian League: 1999, 2000
  • Brazilian Cup: 1998
  • Copa CONMEBOL: 1998
  • Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 1999
  • Serie A: 2001–02

International

  • Toulon Tournament: 1996
  • Gold Cup: 1996
  • Copa América: 1999
  • Pre-Olympic Tournament: 2000

Individual

  • Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 2002
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