Maicon
🔥 TrendingMaicon is a celebrated Brazilian Athlete, born in 1981, known for their distinctive work in the field.
Brazilian football player (1981–)
"Maicon's most defining career moment was winning the historic Treble (Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League) with Inter Milan in the 2009-2010 season under José Mourinho." — About Maicon
| Metric | Maicon | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 44 | 47 | -3 yrs |
| Height | 184cm (6'0") | 176cm | +8cm |
| Career length | 26 yrs | ~35 yrs | -9 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Maicon
Did you know that Maicon's attacking prowess was so significant at Inter Milan that he often played more like a winger than a traditional defender?
- Maicon's full name is Maicon Douglas Sisenando, reportedly inspired by American actor Michael Douglas.
- He initially started his professional career as a defensive midfielder before transitioning to a world-class right-back.
- Dubbed "Il Colosso" (The Colossus) by Inter Milan fans for his powerful and robust playing style.
- Scored a memorable acute-angled goal directly from a free-kick against North Korea in Brazil's 2010 World Cup opener.
- Despite his immense success, he played only one full season in the Premier League with Manchester City.
Maicon's most defining career moment was winning the historic Treble (Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League) with Inter Milan in the 2009-2010 season under José Mourinho. His relentless attacking runs and defensive solidity from the right-back position were crucial to the team's unprecedented success.
Maicon is remembered as one of the quintessential modern attacking right-backs, redefining the role with his power, pace, and goal-scoring ability. He left an indelible mark on Inter Milan's golden era and Brazilian football.