19 Facts About Andrei Frascarelli

Andrei Frascarelli moved clubs regularly during his 19 year career, which included spells at 14 clubs in four countries.

Andrei Frascarelli made 31 appearances in Spain's La Liga for Atletico Madrid.

Andrei Frascarelli was a youth international for Brazil, and represented his country at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship in Portugal, where they finished as runners-up.

Andrei Frascarelli was quickly identified as a promising talent, and prior to the 1991 season he was signed by Sao Paulo-based Serie A giants Palmeiras.

Andrei Frascarelli failed to make much impact at the club, making five appearances in two years.

Andrei Frascarelli moved rapidly through a series of Serie A clubs, with short stints at Goias and Flamengo preceding a more successful stint Fluminense.

Andrei Frascarelli played 28 games and scored four times to help the Rio de Janeiro club to a respectable 15th position in the league in 1994.

Andrei Frascarelli failed to make an impact in Rosario, and returned to Brazil the following year to join Athletico Paranaense.

Andrei Frascarelli spent two seasons with the Curitiba club, making just ten appearances.

Andrei Frascarelli moved to Europe in 1997, joining one of La Liga's most well-respected clubs, Atletico Madrid.

Andrei Frascarelli enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career, playing 31 times and scoring four goals as Los Rojiblancos secured 7th place in the league and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup.

Andrei Frascarelli stayed at Betis for two seasons, but failed to make a single league appearance.

Andrei Frascarelli enjoyed a brief return to his homeland during the European off-season in 1999, making 17 appearances for Santos.

Andrei Frascarelli returned to Brazil permanently in 2000, joining Marilia, where he spent the next four years.

Andrei Frascarelli moved back to Germany in 2004, when he was signed by LR Ahlen of the 2.

Andrei Frascarelli represented Brazil at two major youth tournaments early in his career.

Andrei Frascarelli was part of the squad at the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship, held in Scotland.

Andrei Frascarelli played in all three of Brazil's group games at Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium.

Andrei Frascarelli was selected again for the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship in Portugal, playing in all six games as Brazil reached the final.