Maciel (footballer, born 1972)

Maciel (born 1972) refers to Maciel Gomes da Silva, a retired Brazilian footballer. He was born on June 3, 1972. Primarily a defender, Maciel played for a number of clubs throughout his career, both in Brazil and internationally. Details of his career include:

• Club Career: Maciel played for several Brazilian clubs, including Portuguesa Santista. He also had spells playing football abroad, notably in countries such as Portugal. Specific details regarding his appearances and goals are generally available through football statistics websites.

• Position: Maciel typically played as a central defender.

• Nationality: He is Brazilian.

• Retirement: Information regarding the precise year of his retirement from professional football is available via football databases and news archives, but not widely publicized.

Further information regarding Maciel's specific club statistics and career highlights can be found through football historical archives and player databases.