Athirson Mazolli e Oliveira

Athirson Mazolli e Oliveira, simply Athirson (born 16 January 1977) is a former Brazilian footballer who played as left back. He is currently coaching, where he heads the São Cristóvão.

Position

Usually a left back, Athirson could also play on the left wing and as an attacking midfielder. He was useful there because of his attacking skills.

Club career

He was born in Rio de Janeiro and played much of his early career at Flamengo. He was signed by Juventus but loaned to Flamengo in February 2002. He contract was terminated in October 2003.

Late career

Athirson was released by Bayer Leverkusen along with Roque Junior. He then signed a six months contract with Botafogo. but his contract was terminated on 4 October 2007, after just playing only seven times for the club.

He signed a one year contract with Brasiliense on 22 February 2008, then signed for Portuguesa in September 2008. On 26 April 2009 the left-back signed for Cruzeiro on a free transfer until December.

He had received an offer from America-RJ after his contract with Portuguesa expired on 31 December 2010. In 2011, he signed for Duque de Caxias to play at Campeonato Brasileiro Série B but was released during the competition. On 6 October 2011, he signed for Projecta, a Brazilian indoor soccer club based at Espírito Santo.