Alberto (footballer, born 1975) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alberto Luiz de Souza | ||
| Date of birth | April 27, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Campo Grande, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1994 | Ituano | ||
| 1995 | Lousano Paulista | ||
| 1996–1997 | Internacional | ||
| 1997 | Atlante | ||
| 1998 | Necaxa | ||
| 1999 | Paulista | ||
| 2000 | Palmeiras | ||
| 2001 | Náutico | ||
| 2001 | Botafogo-SP | ||
| 2002 | Santos | ||
| 2003–2004 | Dynamo Moscow | ||
| 2004–2005 | Corinthians | ||
| 2005 | Rostov | ||
| 2006 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 2006 | Coritiba | ||
| 2007 | Ventforet Kofu. | ||
| 2008–2009 | Grêmio Barueri | ||
| 2009 | Ceará | ||
| 2009 | Comercial | ||
| 2010 | Catanduvense | ||
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Alberto Luiz de Souza, known simply as Alberto, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on April 27, 1975. Alberto played as a striker, which means he was mainly responsible for scoring goals.
He played for many different football clubs throughout his career. Most of these were in Brazil, but he also played in other countries. These included Mexico, Russia, and Japan. One of his biggest achievements was winning the 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with the team Santos.
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Meet Alberto Luiz de Souza
Alberto's journey in professional football began in 1994. He started his career playing for Ituano in Brazil. Over the years, he moved between many different clubs. This is quite common for professional footballers.
Playing in Brazil
Alberto spent a large part of his career playing for various Brazilian teams. He played for famous clubs like Internacional and Palmeiras. In 2002, he joined Santos. This was a very important year for him and the club.
A Champion's Moment
With Santos, Alberto helped his team win the 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is one of the top football leagues in Brazil. Winning this championship was a major highlight of his career. It showed his skill and dedication as a striker.
Adventures Abroad
Alberto also had the chance to play football in other countries.
- In 1997 and 1998, he played in Mexico for clubs like Atlante and Necaxa.
- Later, from 2003 to 2005, he played in Russia for teams such as Dynamo Moscow and Rostov.
- In 2007, he moved to Japan to play for Ventforet Kofu.
These experiences allowed him to play different styles of football. He also got to live in new countries.
Later Career
After his time abroad, Alberto returned to Brazil. He continued to play for several more clubs. These included Atlético Mineiro and Coritiba. He finished his professional playing career around 2010. Alberto's career shows how a player can travel the world through football.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Luiz de Souza para niños
