Athirson

Athirson
Personal information
Full name	Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira
Date of birth	16 January 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Left winger; Left-back
Youth career
	Flamengo
Senior career*
Years	Team
1996–2000	Flamengo
1998	→ Santos (loan)
2001–2003	Juventus
2002–2003	→ Flamengo (loan)
2004	Flamengo
2005	Cruzeiro
2005–2007	Bayer Leverkusen
2007	Botafogo
2008	Brasiliense
2008–2009	Portuguesa
2009	Cruzeiro
2010	Portuguesa
2011	America-RJ
2012	Duque de Caxias
International career
1999–2000	Brazil – (U-23)
1999–2003	Brazil
Managerial career
2015	São Cristóvão
2016	Flamengo do Piauí
2017	Alecrim
2017	Boca Raton
2018–2019	Goytacaz
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira,^[1] (born 16 January 1977), better known as Athirson, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a left-back.

Club career

Athirson was born in Rio de Janeiro and played much of his early career at Flamengo. He was signed by Italian club Juventus in 2001, but was loaned to Flamengo in February 2002.^[2] His contract was terminated in October 2003.^[3]

Late career

In 2005 Athirson was signed by Bayer Leverkusen, but was released after two years, along with fellow Brazilian defender Roque Junior. He then signed a six months contract with Botafogo.^[4] but his contract was terminated on 4 October 2007, after just playing only seven times for the club.^[5]

He signed a one-year contract with Brasiliense on 22 February 2008, then signed for Portuguesa in September 2008. On 26 April 2009 the left-back signed for Cruzeiro on a free transfer until December.^[6]

He had received an offer from America-RJ after his contract with Portuguesa expired on 31 December 2010. In 2011, he signed for Duque de Caxias to play at Campeonato Brasileiro Série B but was released during the competition. On 6 October 2011, he signed for Projecta, a Brazilian indoor soccer club based at Espírito Santo.^[7]

International career

Athirson played five times for the Brazil national team, and was a member of the Brazil squad which finished in second place at the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup. He also made 14 appearances and scored two goals for the Brazilian U-23 side, which competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Brazil under-20 squad which won the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Style of play

Usually an attacking left back or wing-back, Athirson could also play on the left wing, and as an attacking midfielder. He was useful there because of his accurate passing, long-range striking ability, attacking drive, and articulate dribbling skills.^{[citation needed]} His talent, playing style, nationality, and position led him to be compared to compatriot Roberto Carlos in his youth.^[8]

Managerial career

Athirson was appointed coach of Goytacaz in October 2018.^[9]

Honours

Club

Flamengo

Copa de Oro: 1996
Copa Mercosur: 1999
Taça Rio: 2000
Taça Guanabara: 1999, 2004
Rio de Janeiro State League: 1999, 2000
Brazilian League: 1999, 2000

Santos

Juventus

Serie A: 2001–02

International

Brazil

Toulon Tournament: 1996
Gold Cup: 1996
Copa América: 1999
Pre-Olympic Tournament: 2000

Individual

Brazilian Bola de Prata (Placar): 2002

References

^ "Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira". Br.soccerway.com.
^ "Loan agreement regarding the player Athirson Mazzolli e Oliveira" (PDF). Juventus Turin. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
^ "Reports and Financial Statements at 30 June 2004" (PDF). Juventus Turin. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
^ "Botafogo fecha com Athirson, Reinaldo e Marcos Leandro" (in Portuguese). www.mercadofutebol.com. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
^ "Athirson leaves Botafogo" (in Portuguese). www.mercadofutebol.com. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
^ "Portuguesa confirma saída de Athirson para o Cruzeiro" (in Portuguese). www.estadao.com.br. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
^ "Projecta acerta com Athirson para etapa do Nacional em Pernambuco" (in Portuguese). www.globoesporte.com. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
^ Bedeschi, Stefano (18 January 2016). "Gli eroi in bianconero: ATHIRSON" [The heroes in black and white: Athirson] (in Italian). Tutto Juve. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
^ "Ex-jogador do Flamengo e da Seleção é o novo técnico do Goytacaz" [Former player of Flamengo and the selection is the new coach of Goytacaz]. O Dia (in Portuguese). 3 October 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.

External links

Athirson at kicker (in German)
Athirson – FIFA competition record (archived)
Athirson at National-Football-Teams.com

[1] "Athirson Mazzoli e Oliveira". Br.soccerway.com.

[2] "Loan agreement regarding the player Athirson Mazzolli e Oliveira" (PDF). Juventus Turin. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2016.

[3] "Reports and Financial Statements at 30 June 2004" (PDF). Juventus Turin. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2010.

[4] "Botafogo fecha com Athirson, Reinaldo e Marcos Leandro" (in Portuguese). www.mercadofutebol.com. Retrieved 14 March 2010.

[5] "Athirson leaves Botafogo" (in Portuguese). www.mercadofutebol.com. Retrieved 14 March 2010.

[6] "Portuguesa confirma saída de Athirson para o Cruzeiro" (in Portuguese). www.estadao.com.br. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2010.

[7] "Projecta acerta com Athirson para etapa do Nacional em Pernambuco" (in Portuguese). www.globoesporte.com. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2011.

[tuttojuve-8] Bedeschi, Stefano (18 January 2016). "Gli eroi in bianconero: ATHIRSON" [The heroes in black and white: Athirson] (in Italian). Tutto Juve. Retrieved 17 April 2020.

[9] "Ex-jogador do Flamengo e da Seleção é o novo técnico do Goytacaz" [Former player of Flamengo and the selection is the new coach of Goytacaz]. O Dia (in Portuguese). 3 October 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2018.

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