Name Mehmet Aurelio Position Midfielder 1995–2001 Flamengo Weight 68 kg | 1993–1995 Bangu Height 1.78 m Role Footballer | |
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Full name Mehmet Aurelio (Marco Aurelio Brito dos Prazeres) Date of birth (1977-12-15) 15 December 1977 (age 37) Awards Milliyet Sports Award for Footballer of the Year Similar People Fabio Luciano, Stephen Appiah, Rustu Recber, Tuncay Sanli, Nicolas Anelka | ||
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Playing position | ||
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Mehmet Aurélio (born Marco Aurélio Brito dos Prazeres, 15 December 1977) is a Brazilian-born Turkish football coach and retired footballer, who currently is the assistant manager of Sakaryaspor.
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Club career
The midfielder started his career in the country of his birth with Flamengo, where he made over 100 appearances, before joining Olaria.
He moved to Turkey with Trabzonspor in June 2001 and on to Fenerbahçe in June 2003, where he has become a key member of the squad. During his time in Turkey he has won a number of honours, including the three league titles and the Turkish Super Cup with Fenerbahce and the Turkish Cup with Trabzonspor. He would then leave for Spanish side Real Betis playing 69 games and scoring 6 goals before returning to Turkey on free transfer, signing a 2-year contract with Beşiktaş. His wage would be basic salary plus bonus per number of game he played. On 11 May 2011, he converted his penalty in the shootout as the Istanbul team won the Turkish Cup against İstanbul BB (4–3, 2–2 after extra time). His contract with Beşiktaş expired in summer 2012.
Mehmet Aurélio signed with his former club Olaria on March 1, 2013.
International career
Mehmet Aurélio made his debut for Turkey in August 2006 against Luxembourg. He was a regular for Fatih Terim's side during their Euro 2008 qualification campaign, starting 11 of the 12 games.
Playing style
Aurélio is a defensive midfielder renowned for his strong tackling and big match temperament, aiding the midfield with an important combination of strength, stamina, technique and tactical expertise.
Honours
