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Encyclopedia > Cristiano Marques Gomes
Cris
Personal information
Full name Cristiano Marques Gomes
Date of birth June 3, 1977 (1977-06-03) (age 30)
Place of birth    Guarulhos, Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Olympique Lyonnais
Number 3
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1995-1998
1999-2004
2002-2003
2004-
Corinthians
Cruzeiro
Bayer Leverkusen
Lyon
84 (5)
156 (13)
2 (0)
103 (10)   
National team2
1999- Brazil 16 (1)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 27 August, 2007.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 25 November, 2006.
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Cristiano Marques Gomes, more widely known by his nickname Cris, is a Brazilian footballer born on 3 June 1977 in Guarulhos, Brazil. He currently plays for Olympique Lyonnais as a central defender and has also represented his country. Also nicknamed "the policeman" by way of reference to his authoritarian nature on the pitch. Gifted with a great sense of anticipation he is regarded as one of the best central defenders currently playing in Europe, or even the world. Winner of 22 international caps, he has also won Ligue 1 With Olympique Lyonnais in 2005 and 2006, the Brazilian Championship in 1998 with Corinthians and 2003 with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. A successful career has also seen him win the Copa do Brasil in 1995 with Corinthians and 2000 with Cruzeiro EC and the Copa America in 2004 with Brazil. is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. ... Ligue 1 (Première division or Division 1 until 2003) is the top division of French and Monegasque football, one of two divisions making up the LFP, the other being Ligue 2. ... The Campeonato Brasileiro is the name of the largest national championship of Brazilian soccer, organized by the CBF. Brazilian clubs may also compete in other national tournaments of lesser significance, such as the Copa do Brasil, as well as tournaments at the continental, regional, and state level. ... Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ... This article is about the football (soccer) team. ... The Copa do Brasil (or Brazil Cup) is a knockout competition played by 64 football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District. ... The Copa América is the main national football competition of the CONMEBOL nations. ...

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Career

Cris spent a three year spell in Sao Paulo playing for SC Corinthians (1995-1998) before joining Cruzeiro EC. There he won his first cap for the national team, playing on 4 April 1999 against the U.S.A in Brasilia (a match won 7-0 by Brazil). In 2000, the Brazilian magazine Placar named Cris as the leading player in his position during the Brazilian Championship, awarding him the Silver Ball title.


In 2002, he secured a transfer to Europe, moving to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. However, this move did not prove successful as he struggled to adapt to his new surroundings both on and off the field. The following year saw him return to his native country, rejoining Cruzeiro EC as part of their Brazilian Championship winning team of that year. Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball is a German football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. ...


In August 2004 he left Brazil once more, this time moving to Olympique Lyonnais for a transfer fee close to three million euros. Having been involved in a brawl during a match in June earlier that year Cris ran the risk of a six month suspension that the Brazilian Football Federation eventually decided not to extend to matches outside of Brazil. This affair, along with the physical duel he enjoyed with Thierry Henry during the France-Brazil international at the Stade de France on 20 May 2004 (a match that finished goalless), earned Cris the reputation of a rough, rugged defender. Thierry Daniel Henry, born 17 August 1977 in Paris, France, is a French football player. ...


After an unconvincing first spell in Europe Cris quickly imposed himself at the heart of Olympique Lyonnais' defense, proving himself an international class defender. His first season in Ligue 1 saw the club crowned league champions and Cris was selected in the Ligue 1 Players' team of the year. His second season was one of consolidation : Cris again had an excellent season with Lyon leaving no doubt as to his overall class. He was crowned "étoile d'or"" (Gold Star) by the magazine France Football. The newspaper L'Equipe considered him the best defender of the 2005-2006 season and he was once more voted into the Ligue 1 team of the year by his fellow professionals. This excellent season earned him an upwardly revised salary as well as a one year extension to his contract, tying him to the French club until 2010. Cris recently extended his contract an additional year keeping him at Lyon until 2011.[1] Newly appointed OL manager Alain Perrin appointed Cris as the new captain starting from the 07/08 Ligue 1 season. Ligue 1 (Première division or Division 1 until 2003) is the top division of French and Monegasque football, one of two divisions making up the LFP, the other being Ligue 2. ... France Football is a French bi-weekly magazine containing football news from all over the world. ... LÉquipe (French for the team) is a French nationwide newspaper devoted to sports. ...


On Saturday, August 11, 2007, Cris was injured in a game between Lyon and Toulouse, tearing ligaments in his right knee during a collision with Johan Elmander. The official diagnosis has set his return date as six months from the time of the injury.[2] Johan Elmander [juːan ɛlmɑndɛr] (born May 27, 1981 in Alingsås, Sweden) is a Swedish football player, who plays as a forward for French club Toulouse FC in the Ligue 1 championship. ...


International

He was also rewarded for his magnificent club form on 15 May 2006 by Carlos Alberto Parreira who selected him in the national squad for their World Cup 2006 Campaign in Germany. However, in spite of his club form he did not receive any playing time during the tournament. is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Carlos Alberto Gomes Parreira (born February 27, 1943, in Rio de Janeiro) is a football manager. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ...


Clubs

Cris received the "Brazilian Silver Ball" award in 2000. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ... This article is about the year. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... This article is about the football (soccer) team. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball is a German football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the football (soccer) team. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...


National team

He has 16 caps with the Brazilian national team, the first one obtained in April, 1999. A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ... First international  Argentina 3 - 0 Brazil  (Buenos Aires, Argentina; September 20, 1914) Biggest win  Brazil 14 - 0 Nicaragua  (Mexico; October 17, 1975) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 6 - 0 Brazil  (Viña del Mar, Chile; 18 September 1920) World Cup Appearances 18 (First in 1930) Best result Winners, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994... This article is about the year. ...


He won the Copa America in 2004. The Copa América is the main national football competition of the CONMEBOL nations. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Career Stats

Corinthians 84/5


Cruzeiro 119/9


Bayer Leverkusen 14/0


Cruzeiro 37/4


Lyon 97/9


Brazil 21/0


Honours

The Copa América is the main national football competition of the CONMEBOL nations. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... First international  Argentina 3 - 0 Brazil  (Buenos Aires, Argentina; September 20, 1914) Biggest win  Brazil 14 - 0 Nicaragua  (Mexico; October 17, 1975) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 6 - 0 Brazil  (Viña del Mar, Chile; 18 September 1920) World Cup Appearances 18 (First in 1930) Best result Winners, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994... The Campeonato Paulista is the most prestigious football tournament within the state of São Paulo. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... This article is about the year. ... Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ... The Série A (informally called Brasileirão) is the main division of Brazilian football. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the football (soccer) team. ... The Copa do Brasil (or Brazil Cup) is a knockout competition played by 64 football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the football (soccer) team. ... FMF official logo) Campeonato Mineiro is the league played in the Brazilian southeastern State of Minas Gerais and is held by the Minas Gerais Soccer Federation FMF (Federação Mineira de Futebol). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the football (soccer) team. ... Ligue 1 (Première division or Division 1 until 2003) is the top division of French and Monegasque football, one of two divisions making up the LFP, the other being Ligue 2. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. ...

References

This article has been translated from French Wikipedia The French Wikipedia is the French language edition of Wikipedia, spelled Wikipédia. ...


External Links

  1. ^ http://www.frenchleague.com/ligue1/lireArticle.asp?idArticle=8436
  2. ^ http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=452692&cc=5901


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