Michael (footballer, born 1983)

Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva (born February 16, 1983) better known as simply Michael, is a Brazilian former professional football player.

Career
Michael started his professional career in Santo André, and soon moved to Cruzeiro, however after 1 season he moved to São Paulo playing for Palmeiras. After two seasons with Palmeiras in July 2007, Michael signed a 3-year deal with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv.

Michael debuted for Dynamo on 22 July against Arsenal Kyiv and managed to score a double in his debut.UPL Round 2 Silva made his UEFA Champions League debut in a group stage game against Italian team Roma. Most of the autumn and winter 2007 Michael was injured and was undergoing treatment in Brazil, however he has recovered and returned since. On 13 May 2009 the 26-year-old attacking midfield player, changes on loan until 31 December 2009 from Dynamo Kyiv to Botafogo.

Michael moved from Kyiv to Portuguesa on 23 May 2011.

Flamengo career statistics

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''according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website and Flaestatística. ''