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Tico (footballer, born 1976)

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Tico
Personal information
Full name Emerson Henrique Alves
Date of birth (1976-12-12) 12 December 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth Estrela do Sul, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Uberlândia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–1996 Uberlândia
1995Atlético Paranaense (loan)
1996Atlético Goianiense (loan)
1996–1998 Cruzeiro 21 (2)
1999 Ypiranga-RS
1999–2000 Desportiva-ES
2000 Mamoré
2000–2001 CRB
2001–2002 Fortaleza
2002–2003 Criciúma
2005 Gama
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2023

Emerson Henrique Alves (born 12 December 1976), better known as Tico, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

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Formed at Uberlândia EC,[1] Tico was part of the 1997 Copa Libertadores champion squad with Cruzeiro EC.[2] He played for several clubs in Brazil.

In 2002, he was almost mistakenly hired by Coritiba FBC, which was targeting Tico Mineiro as a reinforcement.[3]

Honours

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Athletico Paranaense
Cruzeiro
Desportiva
Mamoré

References

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  1. ^ "Tico é inspiração para juniores do Uberlândia Esporte". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 4 January 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Emerson Henrique Alves". Cruzeiropédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Coritiba anuncia Tico e recebe um presente de grego". Tribuna do Paraná (in Portuguese). 10 July 2002. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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  • Tico at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)