Alex (footballer, born 1983) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Antônio de Melo Santos | ||
| Date of birth | April 16, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Diamantina, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back, Left-winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–2000 | Cruzeiro | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 2002 | Kawasaki Frontale | 20 | (1) |
| 2003–2007 | Avispa Fukuoka | 186 | (38) |
| 2008 | Kashiwa Reysol | 28 | (5) |
| 2009–2010 | JEF United Chiba | 55 | (7) |
| 2011–2012 | Kashima Antlers | 35 | (1) |
| 2012 | → Tokushima Vortis (loan) | 14 | (3) |
| 2013–2016 | Tokushima Vortis | 108 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 53 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alex Antônio de Melo Santos, known simply as Alex, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on April 16, 1983. Alex played as a midfielder and sometimes as a defender on the left side of the field.
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Alex's Football Journey
Alex started his football journey in Brazil. He played for the youth team of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube from 1996 to 2000. In 2001, he joined their main team.
Playing in Japan
Alex moved to Japan in 2002. His first club there was Kawasaki Frontale. He played 20 games for them and scored 1 goal.
Time at Avispa Fukuoka
From 2003 to 2007, Alex played for Avispa Fukuoka. This was a very important part of his career. He played in 186 games and scored 38 goals. In 2007, he had an amazing season, scoring 26 goals in 45 games!
Other Clubs in Japan
After Avispa Fukuoka, Alex played for several other Japanese clubs. In 2008, he joined Kashiwa Reysol, where he played 28 games and scored 5 goals.
From 2009 to 2010, he was part of JEF United Chiba. He played 55 games and scored 7 goals for them.
Alex then moved to Kashima Antlers in 2011. He played 35 games and scored 1 goal before moving on.
Joining Tokushima Vortis
In June 2012, Alex joined Tokushima Vortis. At first, he was on loan from Kashima Antlers. Later, he signed a permanent contract with Tokushima Vortis. He played for them until 2016, appearing in 108 games and scoring 4 goals.
Final Club
His last club was Kamatamare Sanuki, where he played from 2017 to 2018. He played 53 games for them.
Alex's Family Life
Alex has a twin brother named Alan. Alan is also a professional football player. He plays for Fujieda MYFC in the Japan Football League.
More About Alex
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- Profile at Kamatamare Sanuki
See also
In Spanish: Alex Antônio de Melo Santos para niños
