Messi (Brazilian footballer) explained

Messi
Fullname:Jamerson Michel da Costa
Birth Date:10 July 1985
Birth Place:Parnamirim, Brazil
Height:1.78 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:2009-2010
Years2:2011
Years3:2012–2013
Years4:2013
Years5:2013
Years6:2014
Years7:2014
Years8:2014
Years9:2015
Years10:2015
Years11:2016–2017
Years12:2017–2019
Years13:2019

Jamerson Michel da Costa (born 10 July 1985), better known as Messi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

The first professional goalkeeper for Palmeira de Goianinha, Messi was successful on social media due to his unusual nickname alongside other club players, such as defenders Zig Zig and Pedro Pancada. During his career, he played for several clubs in Rio Grande do Norte, being part of the Globo squad that played in Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.[1] [2]

Personal life

In 2010, Messi became the first Brazilian professional player on record to come out as homosexual while still pursuing his career.[3] [4]

Honours

Globo

2014

Palmeiras de Goianinha

2018

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ídolo do Palmeira-RN, goleiro Messi agora vai defender o Corintians-RN . GloboEsporte . 15 March 2013 . 21 November 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Messi salva, Palmeira-RN vence Força e Luz e mantém esperança por final . GloboEsporte . 7 February 2019 . 21 November 2023 . pt.
  3. Web site: Goleiro assume homossexualidade e enfrenta preconceito no interior do RN . GloboEsporte . 8 October 2010 . 21 November 2023 . pt.
  4. Web site: Palmeira de Goianinha derruba preconceito e tem goleiro homossexual . Tribuna do Norte . 13 September 2010 . 21 November 2023 . pt.