Michael (footballer, born 1983)
Michael Anderson Pereira da Silva better known as simply Michael, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left midfielder.
Career
Michael started his professional career in Santo André, and soon moved to Cruzeiro, however after 1 season he moved to São Paulo playing for Palmeiras. After two seasons with Palmeiras in July 2007, Michael signed a three-year deal with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kyiv.Michael debuted for Dynamo on 22 July against Arsenal Kyiv and managed to score a double in his debut. Silva made his UEFA Champions League debut in a group stage game against Italian team Roma. Most of the autumn and winter 2007 Michael was injured and was undergoing treatment in Brazil, however he has recovered and returned since. On 13 May 2009, he moved on loan from Dynamo Kyiv to Botafogo until 31 December 2009.
Michael moved from Kyiv to Portuguesa on 23 May 2011.