Mário Celso de Abreu
Brazilian association football player
About Mário Celso de Abreu
Lived 1923 – 2013 (aged 90). Mário Celso de Abreu was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Mário Celso de Abreu (8 May 1923 – 28 September 2013), better known as Marão, was a Brazilian professional football manager.
Career
Marão tried to start his career as a football player, but due to health problems, he gave up on the idea and trained as a physical education teacher. As a coach, he started in charge of the Minas Gerais state football team, where he was Brazilian champion in 1962. He received the chance to coach Atlético Mineiro in 1963, becoming state champion, and later coached several other teams, with emphasis on the Brazil Olympic team in 1968.
Death
Marão died of natural causes at his residence, 28 September 2013 at the age of 93, in Bairro da Floresta, Belo Horizonte.
Honours
Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1963
Minas Gerais state team Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais: 1962
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mário Celso de Abreu?
Brazilian association football player (1923-2013)
When was Mário Celso de Abreu born?
Mário Celso de Abreu was born on 8 May 1923 in Belo Horizonte.
When did Mário Celso de Abreu die?
Mário Celso de Abreu died on 28 September 2013.
What was Mário Celso de Abreu's occupation?
Mário Celso de Abreu was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Mário Celso de Abreu?
Mário Celso de Abreu was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Mário Celso de Abreu
· DBpedia: Marão (football manager)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mário Celso de Abreu. https://biography.guide/mario-celso-de-abreu/
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