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Célio Mata-Boi

b. 1990

Brazilian footballer

Association football player
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About Célio Mata-Boi

Born 1990. Célio Mata-Boi is a Brazilian association football player.

Mauricélio Holanda da Silva (born 16 October 1990), better known as Célio Mata-Boi is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Striker, Célio Mata-Boi played most of his career for teams in the northern region. He gained prominence in the national news due to his unusual nickname in Brazilian football (Mata-Boi means "Bull killer", which originated due to the fact that the player already had work in a slaughterhouse), having most prominently defended the teams of São Raimundo, 4 de Julho, Sampaio Corrêa and Ypiranga-AP. His last professional club was Tupi de Crissiumal in 2022.

Honours

Pinheiro Campeonato Maranhense Second Division: 2018

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Important facts

Born
16 October 1990
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Célio Mata-Boi?

Brazilian footballer

When was Célio Mata-Boi born?

Célio Mata-Boi was born on 16 October 1990.

What is Célio Mata-Boi's occupation?

Célio Mata-Boi is an association football player.

What nationality is Célio Mata-Boi?

Célio Mata-Boi is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Célio Mata-Boi

· Wikidata: Q124257419

· DBpedia: Célio Mata-Boi

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