Marcello Frigério
Marcello Maria Frigério, also known as Tchelo, is an Italian-Brazilian former footballer and current manager.Career
Frigério began his career as a footballer, playing in the youth team of Palmeiras. He later became a manager, coaching both men and women's football and futsal teams in Brazil and Italy. He also coached the Brazil women's Universiade team at the 2001 Summer Universiade, winning the gold medal. Frigério was the head coach of the Equatorial Guinea women's national team at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. During the 2018 Chinese Women's Super League season, he coached Changchun Volkswagen Excellence.Personal life
Frigério was born in Milan, Italy, but grew up from a young age in São Paulo. He holds dual citizenship in Italy and Brazil. He also worked as a commentator for BandNews and BandSports during the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2007 Pan American Games.
