Raul Marcel Explained

Raul Marcel
Fullname:Raul Marcel Barreto
Birth Date:6 February 1948
Birth Place:Campinas, Brazil
Death Place:Montes Claros, Brazil
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1964–1968
Youthclubs1:Palmeiras
Years1:1969–1974
Years2:1969
Years3:1969
Years4:1974–1975
Years5:1975
Years6:1976–1978
Clubs1:Palmeiras
Clubs2:América (loan)
Clubs3:Noroeste (loan)
Clubs4:Santa Cruz
Clubs5:Windsor Stars
Clubs6:Portuguesa Santista
Caps1:13
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:1968
Nationalteam1:Brazil Olympic
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0

Raul Marcel Barreto (September 6, 1948 – March 30, 2011) was a Brazilian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Barreto played at the youth level with Palmeiras and joined the first team in 1969.[1] He had loan spells with América Futebol Clube, and Esporte Clube Noroeste. Throughout his tenure with Palmeiras he assisted in securing the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1972, and 1973.[2] He also assisted in winning the Campeonato Paulista in 1972. He played in the 1974 Copa Libertadores against São Paulo FC.[3]

In late 1974 he signed with Santa Cruz Futebol Clube.[4] In 1975, he played abroad in the National Soccer League with Windsor Stars.[5] In 1976, he returned to Brazil to play with Portuguesa Santista.

He died on March 30, 2011, from a cerebral aneurysm.

International career

Barreto was selected to represent Brazil in the 1968 Summer Olympics.[6]

References

  1. Web site: Raul Marcel - Que fim levou?. 2021-05-15. Terceiro Tempo.
  2. Web site: 2014-09-07. Raul Marcel… o "Forrest Gump" da Academia. 2021-05-15. TARDES DE PACAEMBU. pt-BR.
  3. Web site: Palmeiras Matches. 2021-05-15. futebol80.com.br.
  4. Web site: Raul Marcel Barreto - Stats. 2021-05-15. mamvs.narod.ru.
  5. News: Hall. Dave. May 26, 1975. Instead of striking, Stars striking out. 59. Windsor Star.
  6. Web site: Olympic Football Tournament 1968 (National Squads). 2021-05-15. www.linguasport.com.