About Catê
Lived 1973 – 2011 (aged 38). Catê was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Marco Antônio Lemos Tozzi (7 November 1973 – 27 December 2011), commonly known as Catê, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played for clubs of Brazil, Chile, Italy, the United States and Venezuela.
Career Born in Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Catê began his football career with local side Guarany. He had a brief spell with Grêmio before finding success with São Paulo under manager Telê Santana.
Catê signed with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer on March 28, 2001, ahead of the 2001 season. He made his Revolution debut on April 28, 2001, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute for Alan Woods in a 1-0 loss to the Miami Fusion. He made his first start for the Revolution on May 5, 2001 in a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.
Catê was named the Revolution's scoring champion for 2001; leading the team in both goals and assists, with eight and eight respectively. His 2 game-winning assists tied him for first in the club that year, alongside Wolde Harris. and in the quarterfinals against the Columbus Crew.
Catê played for Brazil at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship finals in Australia.
Death Catê died in a road traffic accident in the town of Ipê, Rio Grande do Sul, when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with a truck.
Honours São Paulo Copa Libertadores: 1992, 1993 Intercontinental Cup: 1992, 1993 Copa Conmebol: 1994 Campeonato Paulista: 1991, 1992
Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1994
Universidad Católica Copa Libertadores Liguilla: 1996 Torneo Apertura: 1997
Individual Midnight Riders Man of the Year, 2001
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Catê?
Brazilian footballer (1973-2011)
When was Catê born?
Catê was born on 7 November 1973 in Cruz Alta.
When did Catê die?
Catê died on 27 December 2011 in Ipê, Rio Grande do Sul.
What was Catê's occupation?
Catê was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Catê?
Catê was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Catê. https://biography.guide/cate/
MLA: "Catê." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cate/.
Chicago: "Catê." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cate/.
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