Maycon (footballer, born 1977)

Andréia dos Santos known as Maycon (born April 30, 1977, in Lages, Santa Catarina) is a Brazilian women's association football player. She currently plays as a midfielder for Brazil's Saad EC. She was a member of the Brazilian National Team that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She is known for her speed and dribbling ability.

Maycon
Personal information
Date of birth (1977-04-30) April 30, 1977
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Brazil
Honours
Women's Football (soccer)
Representing  Brazil
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing Team Competition
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Santo Domingo Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team competition
Silver medal – second place2011 GuadalajaraTeam competition

Her nickname is originated from a similarity with her idol, Michael Jackson.[1]

References
  1. Maycon's biography at UOL Esportes


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