Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alessandro Viana da Silva | ||
Date of birth | August 10, 1982 | ||
Place of birth | Recife, Brazil [1] | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Left full back/Left Wing | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2005 | América-SP | 14 | (0) |
2006–2007 | Internacional-RS | ||
2007 | Melbourne Victory | 17 | (0) |
2008 | Clube Atlético Paranaense | ||
2009 | Vitória | ||
2010–2012 | Neftchi Baku | 43 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alessandro Viana da Silva (born August 10, 1982), known as Alessandro, is a Brazilian footballer.
Born in Recife, Brazil, he has previously played for Brazilian clubs sides Internacional Porto Alegre, ADAP and Angra dos Reis. Alessandro is a lightning-quick left-back who possesses a fine technique and an attacking attitude to the position. He was spotted in Brazil by Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick. Merrick likened him to legendary Brazilian fullback Roberto Carlos because of his pacy runs down the flank and quality crosses.
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