Alex, real name Alexsandro de Souza, (born
September 14,
1977 in
Curitiba) is a
Brazilian football (soccer) attacking
midfielder, who is currently playing for
Fenerbahçe S.K. in
Turkey after being transferred from
Cruzeiro in 2004 for 5 million dollars . He is formerly known for his role as team captain on the Brazilian National Team after rising to prominence with
Palmeiras. He is a skillful left-footed player who is adept at taking free-kicks, penalties, and corners for his team, as well as scoring from the run of play. He has tallied numerous goals for every team he has played for and is also known for his playmaking skills; more often than not leading his current league in assists. His flashy dribbling and wise on-field decisions have made him a quick fan favorite at Fenerbahçe . On
April 92006 he scored 2 goals in
Turkcell Super League game against
Sivasspor. The second one was his 250th career goal.
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