Márcio Carioca
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Márcio Gesteira da Silva | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
Márcio Gesteira da Silva also known as Márcio Carioca (born May 2, 1983 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian football player.
His strength on the ball, accurate finishing and pace made him a well know name in the northern states of Brazil.[1] He enjoyed success at Brazilian side Ceara, before moving to Portuguese side Paços de Ferreira on a two year deal.[2] On February 1, 2008 he was relased by the club.[3]
In 2008, he trialled with Australian A-League club Template:ALeague QR but was rejected for failing to impress in trial matches and also due to his lack of fitness.[4]
Honours
With Boca Júnior:
Personal Honours:
- Campeonato Sergipano 2nd Division Top Scorer: 2004 with Boca Júnior - 5 goals
- Campeonato Sergipano Top Scorer: 2005 with Boca Júnior - 15 goals