Márcio Azevedo
Brazilian footballer

Márcio Gonzaga de Azevedo (born 5 February 1986, known as Márcio Azevedo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back.
Career
Early career
Born in Guarabira, Brazil, Márcio Azevedo joined the local Juventude youth teams at a young age. Following his success in the youth ranks, he was promoted to the first team in 2004. He made his official debut on 3 December 2006, in a 5–3 loss to Corinthians. In the 2006–07 season, despite making 13 appearances (3 assists), Azevedo was not among the coach's first choices, which prompted him to consider other options.
In September 2007, he signed with Fortaleza on a loan. He was a regular starter for the side.
Atlético Paranaense
Azevedo moved to Atlético Paranaense in June 2008, and appeared 24 times (21 in the championship and 3 in the Copa Sudamericana) and scored one goal. The following season he continued to be one of the main players on the club's team, playing 29 games (3 assists). In the 2009–10 season, Azevedo was seriously injured for the first time and lost his place in the starting 11.
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