Michel (footballer, born 2003)

Brazilian footballer

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rafael and the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.

MichelPersonal information

Full name|  Michel Augusto Modesto Rafael dos Santos
Date of birth|  (2003-05-20) 20 May 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth|  Avaré, Brazil
Height|  1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)|  Centre-back
Team information

Current team

|  Moreirense (loan)
Number|  3
Youth career
2019–2023|  Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2021–|  Palmeiras|  4|  (0)
2025–|  →Moreirense (loan)|  4|  (0)
International career
2023|  Brazil U23|  4|  (0)

Medal record

Men's football
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Winner | 2023 Santiago |

* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 June 2025

Michel Augusto Modesto Rafael dos Santos (born 20 May 2003), known as Michel, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Moreirense, on loan from Palmeiras.[1]

## Club career

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Michel made his Serie A debut for Palmeiras on the 1st of December 2021, starting for the club against Cuiabá, and going on to play the full 90 minutes of this 3–1 away win.[2]

In a Palmeiras side that had just won its second Copa Libertadores in a row while already being out of the race for the 2021 Serie A title, Michel became known as one of Palmeiras' most promising prospects, starting the last three championship games of the season as a central defender in Abel Ferreira's 3-4-3 system.[3][4][5]

## References

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1. ^ Michel at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
2. ^ "Palmeiras supera 'ressaca' do título da Libertadores e vence o Cuiabá apenas com reservas". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). 1 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
3. ^ "Cria das categorias de base, Michel vira destaque do Palmeiras profissional". Lance! (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
4. ^ "Avareense de 18 anos é destaque em jogos do Palmeiras na reta final do Brasileiro". Farol Notícias (in Brazilian Portuguese). 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
5. ^ "Zagueiro Michel aproveita chances no Palmeiras e ganha elogios da torcida - Gazeta Esportiva". Gazeta Esportiva. São Paulo. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.

## External links

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* Palmeiras profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)

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Moreirense F.C. - current squad

* 5 Tavares
* 6 Ismael
* 7 Hernâni
* 9 Asué
* 10 Antonisse
* 11 Alan
* 15 Buta
* 16 Mika
* 20 Benny
* 22 Secco
* 23 Frimpong
* 26 Maracás
* 28 Liberato
* 31 Madson
* 40 Kewin
* 44 Marcelo
* 66 Batista
* 76 Pinto
* 80 Ofori
* 95 Schettine
* Manager: Botelho da Costa

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