Michel Macedo Rocha Machado

Early career

Michel was born in Rio de Janeiro. He began his career in Soft Lazer (a futsal academy), and joined Botafogo's youth setup in 1997, aged seven. After playing for Botafogo's futsal club, he joined the football team as a right winger, but was reconverted to full-back in the process. After impressing in a match against Flamengo in 2005, Macedo joined the latter shortly after. He was regarded as one of the best youth prospects during his time at Estádio da Gávea.

Almería

On 23 June 2008, Macedo moved to La Liga strugglers UD Almería, in a seven-year contract. He was awarded the #16 jersey. Macedo made his debut for the Andalusians on 16 November, in a 2–1 home win against RCD Mallorca, after came off the bench to replace Juanma Ortiz in the 87th minute. His first start came on 10 May of the following year, in a 3–1 success against Sporting de Gijón also at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos; it were his two only appearances of the campaign, which the rojiblancos eventually finished 11th. On 20 September, Macedo scored his first goal as a professional, netting the winner against Getafe CF. He was an undisputed starter during the following two seasons, but was later challenged by new signing Rafita in 2011–12, with the latter appearing in 35 matches while the former only appeared in 22, and was subsequently loaned to Atlético Mineiro in the summer.

Atlético Mineiro (loan)

On 19 July 2012, Macedo was loaned to Clube Atlético Mineiro.…

Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2013 Copa Libertadores: 2013 Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 2019 Ceará Copa do Nordeste: 2023