Bio

Micael dos Santos Silva (born 12 August 2000) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo. Career Born in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Micael began his playing career at Limeira-based clubs Internacional and Independente. In 2019, he joined the youth academy of Atlético Mineiro, winning in the following year the Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 title. On 9 December 2021, Micael made his professional debut in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 4–3 away defeat to Grêmio. On 27 April 2022, Micael joined Houston Dynamo 2, the reserve team of the MLS side, on a season-long loan. On 13 August, he made his MLS debut for the first team in a 3–2 defeat to CF Montréal.