Mehmet Aurélio
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marco Aurélio Brito dos Prazeres | ||
| Date of birth | 15 December 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Retired | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1995 | Bangu | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–2001 | Flamengo | 123 | (21) |
| 2001 | Olaria | 17 | (2) |
| 2001–2003 | Trabzonspor | 64 | (15) |
| 2003–2008 | Fenerbahçe | 176 | (13) |
| 2008–2010 | Betis | 69 | (6) |
| 2010–2012 | Beşiktaş | 34 | (1) |
| 2013 | Olaria | 10 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006–2011 | Turkey | 37 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 May 2010. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Marco Aurélio Brito dos Prazeres (born 15 December 1977[1] in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), or simply Mehmet Aurélio, is a retired Turkish-Brazilian footballer who last signed to Olaria.
Club career
The midfielder started his career in the country of his birth with Flamengo, where he made over 100 appearances, before joining Olaria.
He moved to Turkey with Trabzonspor in June 2001 and on to Fenerbahçe in June 2003, where he has become a key member of the squad. During his time in Turkey he has won a number of honours, including the three league titles and the Turkish Super Cup with Fenerbahce and the Turkish Cup with Trabzonspor. He would then leave for Spanish side Real Betis playing 69 games and scoring 6 goals before returning to Turkey on free transfer, signing a 2-year contract with Beşiktaş. His wage would be basic salary plus bonus per number of game he played.[2] On 11 May 2011, he converted his penalty in the shootout as the Istanbul team won the Turkish Cup against İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor (4–3, 2–2 after extra time). His contract with Beşiktaş expired in summer 2012.
Mehmet Aurélio signed with his former club Olaria on March 1, 2013.[3]
International career
Mehmet Aurélio made his debut for Turkey in August 2006 against Luxembourg. He was a regular for Fatih Terim's side during their Euro 2008 qualification campaign, starting 11 of the 12 games.
Playing style
Aurélio is a defensive midfielder renowned for his strong tackling and big match temperament, aiding the midfield with an important combination of strength, stamina, technique and tactical expertise.
Honours
- Trabzonspor
- Fenerbahçe
- Süper Lig (3): 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07
- Süper Kupa (1): 2006–07
- UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: 2007–08
- Beşiktaş
- Türkiye Kupası (1): 2010–11
- Turkey
- UEFA European Championship: Semi-finals (1): 2008
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12 September 2007 | Istanbul, Turkey |  Hungary | 2–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying |
| 2. | 19 November 2008 | Vienna, Austria |  Austria | 1–1 | 4–2 | Friendly |
References
- ↑ Soccerway profile
- ↑ "Mehmet Aurelio Joins Beşiktaş". Beşiktaş J.K. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
- ↑ http://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/serra-lagos-norte/noticia/2013/03/mehmet-aurelio-ex-fla-e-selecao-da-turquia-assina-com-o-olaria.html
External links
- Mehmet Aurélio – FIFA competition record
- Mehmet Aurélio at National-Football-Teams.com
- Sambafoot profile
- Profile at TFF.org
- transfermarkt.co.uk profile
- footballzz.co.uk
- (Portuguese)CBF
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