Michael

Michael Richard Delgado de Oliveira (born 12 March 1996), simply known as Michael, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo as a forward.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Poxoreu, Mato Grosso, Michael started his career with hometown side Escolinha Diamante Verde. In 2012 he moved to Goiania, having failed trials at Atletico Goianiense, Goias, Vila Nova and Goiania.

In 2015, after spending a period representing amateur side Euro Brasil, Michael joined Monte Cristo Esporte Clube in the third division of the Campeonato Goiano. He made his senior debut on 29 August of that year, starting in a 0–5 away loss against Caldas Esporte Clube.

In 2016 Michael signed a contract with Goiania; initially assigned to the under-20s, he was promoted to the first team ahead of the year's second division of the Campeonato Goiano. He scored his first senior goal on 14 August, netting the game's only in a home success over Associacao Esportiva Evangelica.

On 26 December 2016, Michael was announced at Goianesia in the first division. A regular starter, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 home routing of Vila Nova the following 12 March.

Goias

On 13 April 2017, after being named the breakthrough player of the 2017 Goianao, Michael was presented at Goias. He made his debut for the club on 13 May, coming on as a half-time substitute for Jean Carlos in a 1–0 home defeat to Figueirense for the Serie B championship.

Michael scored his first professional goal on 7 July 2017, netting his team's second in a 3–1 home win against Luverdense. He was mainly utilized as a substitute during his first season, as his side narrowly avoided relegation.

Michael became a regular starter during the 2018 campaign, contributing with seven goals in 33 appearances as his side achieved promotion to Serie A. He made his top tier debut on 28 April 2019, starting in a 1–0 away defeat of Fluminense.

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