Maicon Douglas Sisenando, commonly known simply as Maicon, is a Brazilian professional footballer born 26 July 1981. He made his name as a right-sided full-back whose blend of pace, strength and an accurate right foot allowed him to contribute both defensively and offensively. For background on his early life and date of birth see biographical sources.

Playing role and characteristics

Maicon is best described as an attack-minded right-back. His strengths include powerful overlapping runs, long-range shooting and precise crossing. He is often deployed to provide width and to support the attack while retaining the capacity to recover defensively. For general descriptions of his position and role, consult position guides.

Club career and milestones

After rising through clubs in Brazil he moved to Europe and became widely known during his time with Inter Milan, where he played a central role in the club's most successful seasons. He was part of the Inter side that achieved the celebrated 2010 treble under manager José Mourinho, combining domestic and continental honours. Later in his career he joined AS Roma, continuing to feature at a high level in Serie A. Further club histories and statistics are available from club profiles such as club records and team pages.

International career

Maicon was a regular member of the Brazil national team for many years and appeared in several major tournaments. He contributed to Brazil's squads with his attacking full-back skills and was selected for World Cup squads and continental competitions during his international tenure. For official national team information see Brazil national team records.

Legacy and notable facts

  • Recognised as one of the leading attacking full-backs of his generation.
  • Praised for a blend of athleticism and technique that suited modern, forward-thinking full-back roles.
  • Remembered for his impact at both club and international level during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Maicon's career illustrates the evolution of the full-back position into a dynamic role that requires both defensive awareness and consistent attacking contribution. For more detailed match-by-match data and honors, the linked resources above offer further pointers.