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Silva Mariano known as Amaral (born 28 Febr uary 1973 Capivari, Brazil) - Brazilian footballer, midfielder, w ho represented Brazil in the years 1995-1996 (31 appearances), Ol ympic bronze medalist in Atlanta 1996. His nickname comes from Am aral, a player who was in the frame of the Brazilian national team football at Mundial in 1978, recalls the style of the game. Amaral became a professional football player when he made an offer Palmeiras. As a 18-year-old boy has signed a 5-year contract, and his small provincial klubik received training for his 5 thousand cruzeiro.