Alemão (born in 1984) facts for kids
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Carlos Adriano de Jesus Soares | ||
Date of birth | 10 April 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Nova Iguaçu, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 8 July 2007 | (aged 23)||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2004–2006 2005–2006 2006 2007 |
Coritiba → Kyoto Purple Sanga (loan) → Yokohama (loan) Palmeiras |
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Carlos Adriano de Jesus Soares, known to many as Alemão, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on April 10, 1984, and sadly passed away on July 8, 2007. Alemão played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team.
Who Was Alemão?
Alemão was a rising star in the world of football. He was known for his skill and ability to score goals. Even though his career was short, he made a big impact. He played for several important clubs during his time.
His Football Journey
Alemão started his professional career in Brazil. His first major club was Coritiba. He played there from 2004 to 2006. During this time, he showed great promise as a goal scorer.
Playing in Japan
In 2005, Alemão moved to Japan. He joined a team called Kyoto Purple Sanga on loan. He played very well there, scoring many goals. His performance helped the team.
In 2006, he moved to another Japanese team, Yokohama, also on loan. He continued to be a strong player. He scored even more goals for Yokohama. This showed his skill in different leagues.
Back in Brazil
After his time in Japan, Alemão returned to Brazil. In 2007, he joined Palmeiras, a very famous Brazilian club. He continued to play as a forward. He scored a goal for Palmeiras in his short time there.
Legacy
Alemão's career was brief but memorable. He was a gifted player. His ability to score goals stood out. He is remembered by fans of the clubs he played for.