Maxwell Cabelino Andrade
Brazilian footballer and defender.
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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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