Maicon biography

Brazilian footballer (born )

For other people named Maicon, see Maicon.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Douglas and the second or paternal family name is Sisenando.

Maicon Douglas Sisenando (born 26 July ), also known as Maicon Douglas (Brazilian Portuguese:[ˈmajkõˈdowɡlɐs]) or simply Maicon, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a right-back.

Known for his directness, speed, crossing, and ability defensively, he was considered one of the best right backs of his generation.

Maicon began his career in his native country with Cruzeiro, after initially playing for Grêmio and Criciúma at youth level.

He played times for Cruzeiro between and , earning one national league title and several other domestic competitions, before moving to Europe when he signed for Ligue 1 side Monaco. After two years in Monaco, he signed for Inter Milan in , where he became an established first team player, going o