Maxwell Cabelino Andrade

Brazilian footballer and defender.

Maxwell Cabelino Andrade - Brazilian footballer and defender.
Born

August 27th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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A Brazilian footballer, played primarily as a left-back. Professional career began in 1999 with Cruzeiro. Contributed to various teams, including Internazionale, with which won Serie A and multiple Coppa Italia titles. Internationally, earned caps for the Brazil national team, participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Won Serie A with Internazionale

Played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

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