Alex Mineiro facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Pereira Cardoso | ||
| Date of birth | March 15, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994–1995 | América-MG | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996 | América-MG | ||
| 1997 | Cruzeiro | 13 | (4) |
| 1998 | Vitória | 18 | (2) |
| 1999 | Bahia | ||
| 1999–2000 | União Barbarense | ||
| 2000 | Cruzeiro | 7 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | Atlético Paranaense | 41 | (20) |
| 2003 | Tigres UANL | ||
| 2003–2007 | Atlético Paranaense | 37 | (15) |
| 2004 | → Atlético Mineiro (loan) | 43 | (15) |
| 2005–2006 | → Kashima Antlers (loan) | 58 | (25) |
| 2008 | Palmeiras | 35 | (19) |
| 2009 | Grêmio | 6 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Atlético Paranaense | 18 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alex Mineiro, whose full name is Alexander Pereira Cardoso, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on March 15, 1975, in Belo Horizonte. Alex Mineiro played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals for his team. He played for many different clubs during his career, mostly in Brazil, but also in Mexico and Japan.
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Playing Career Highlights
Alex Mineiro started his football journey in the youth team of América-MG from 1994 to 1995. He then began his professional career in 1996 with the same club.
Early Career in Brazil
After playing for América-MG, Alex Mineiro joined Cruzeiro in 1997. With Cruzeiro, he helped the team win the Copa Libertadores in 1997, which is a very important club competition in South America. He also won the Minas Gerais State Championship that year. He later played for other Brazilian clubs like Vitória and Bahia.
Success with Atlético Paranaense
Alex Mineiro had a very successful time with Atlético Paranaense. He joined them in 2001 and helped them win the Brazilian Série A championship in his first year. This was a major achievement for the club. He also won the Paraná State Championship with them in 2001 and again in 2005. During his time there, he was recognized for his great performance, even receiving the Bola de Ouro award in 2001, which means "Golden Ball" and is given to the best player in the Brazilian league.
Playing Abroad
Alex Mineiro also had experiences playing football outside of Brazil. In 2002, he played for Tigres UANL in Mexico. Later, from 2005 to 2006, he played for Kashima Antlers in Japan. Playing in different countries helped him gain new experiences and show his skills on an international stage.
Return to Brazil and Later Career
After his time in Japan, Alex Mineiro returned to Brazil. He played for Palmeiras in 2008. With Palmeiras, he won the São Paulo State Championship in 2008. He was also the top scorer in that championship, showing his ability to find the back of the net. In 2008, he was named to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year, which means he was one of the best players in the league that season. He later played for Grêmio and had another spell with Atlético Paranaense before ending his professional career.
Championships and Awards
Alex Mineiro won several important titles and received individual awards during his football career.
Team Achievements
- Cruzeiro
- Copa Libertadores: 1997
- Minas Gerais State Championship: 1997
- Atlético Paranaense
- Brazilian Série A: 2001
- Paraná State Championship: 2001, 2005
- Palmeiras
- São Paulo State Championship: 2008
Individual Awards
- Bola de Ouro: 2001 (Award for the best player in the Brazilian league)
- Campeonato Paulista Top Scorer: 2008 (He scored the most goals in the São Paulo State Championship)
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2008 (Recognized as one of the best players in the Brazilian league)
See also
In Spanish: Alex Mineiro para niños
