Alexandre Finazzi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexandre Silveira Finazzi | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | São João da Boa Vista, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
|
Current team
|
Tapajós (head coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1992 | Guarani | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991 | Palmeiras FC | ||
| 1996 | São Paulo | 0 | (0) |
| 1997 | Botafogo-SP | ||
| 1998 | Novo Hamburgo | 9 | (2) |
| 1998 | Rio Branco de Andradas | ||
| 1999–2001 | Goiânia | ||
| 1999 | → Gama (loan) | 7 | (2) |
| 2000 | → Sochaux (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2001 | Vila Nova | ||
| 2001–2003 | Fortaleza | ||
| 2002 | → Goiás (loan) | 8 | (3) |
| 2003 | → Omiya Ardija (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2004 | ABC | ||
| 2004 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 2005 | América-SP | (17) | |
| 2005 | Paulista | 4 | (5) |
| 2005 | Atlético Paranaense | 25 | (14) |
| 2006 | Fortaleza | ||
| 2007 | Ponte Preta | 18 | (12) |
| 2007–2008 | Corinthians | 35 | (15) |
| 2008 | São Caetano | 18 | (6) |
| 2009 | Mirassol | 12 | (2) |
| 2009 | Mixto | 6 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Ponte Preta | 30 | (12) |
| 2010 | Fortaleza | 5 | (2) |
| 2011 | Bragantino | 19 | (4) |
| 2011 | Remo | 4 | (0) |
| 2011 | Goiânia | 3 | (1) |
| 2011 | Anapolina | 3 | (1) |
| 2011 | Bragantino | 4 | (0) |
| 2012 | XV de Jaú | 7 | (1) |
| 2012 | Goiânia | 9 | (4) |
| 2013 | Poços de Caldas | ||
| 2013 | Itumbiara | 3 | (1) |
| 2013 | Goiânia | 13 | (13) |
| 2013 | Rioverdense | 14 | (10) |
| 2014 | Itapirense | 14 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020 | Goiânia | ||
| 2022 | Itumbiara | ||
| 2023 | Rio Branco-PR (assistant) | ||
| 2023 | Costa Rica | ||
| 2023 | Parauapebas | ||
| 2024– | Tapajós | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alexandre Silveira Finazzi, known simply as Finazzi, is a Brazilian football coach and a former player. He was a talented striker, which means he played in the front of the team, scoring goals. Finazzi was born on August 20, 1973. He is currently the head coach for the Tapajós football team.
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Finazzi's Football Journey
Finazzi had a very active career playing for many different football clubs. This is sometimes called a "journeyman" career, meaning he traveled and played for various teams. Even though he was born in Brazil, he was often known by his last name, Finazzi, which is a bit different from how many Brazilian players use nicknames.
Early Career and International Experience
Finazzi started his professional journey in Brazil. He had a short time playing in France in 2000 and 2001. After that, he returned to Brazil. In January 2003, he also had a brief period playing football in Japan. By June 2003, Finazzi was back in Brazil, continuing his career there.
Success in Brazilian Leagues
In January 2005, Finazzi joined América. He became the top scorer in the state league that year, which was a big achievement! In May 2005, he moved to Paulista and then to Atlético Paranaense in July 2005.
In February 2006, Finazzi signed a one-year contract with Fortaleza. The team was relegated that year, meaning they moved down to a lower division. In January 2007, Finazzi joined Ponte Preta, where he scored 12 goals.
Playing for Big Clubs
In May 2007, Finazzi was signed by Corinthians, another major club. He signed a new one-year deal in January 2008, even after Corinthians moved to a lower division. In June 2008, Finazzi went to São Caetano.
He continued to play for various clubs, including Mirassol and Mixto in 2009. In September 2009, he returned to Ponte Preta for the rest of the season.
Later Playing Years
Finazzi signed another one-year deal with Ponte Preta in December 2009. In July 2010, he moved to Fortaleza again. Later that year, in September 2010, he joined Bragantino.
In 2011, Finazzi played for several teams, including Remo, Goiânia, and Anapolina. He even returned to Bragantino for a second time in September 2011. In February 2012, he joined XV de Jaú. He continued playing until 2014, showing his dedication to the sport.
Finazzi's Coaching Career
After a long career as a player, Finazzi started coaching football teams. He has coached several clubs, including Goiânia in 2020 and Itumbiara in 2022. In 2023, he was an assistant coach for Rio Branco-PR and also coached Costa Rica and Parauapebas. Since 2024, he has been the head coach for Tapajós.
Achievements and Awards
Finazzi was recognized for his goal-scoring abilities during his playing career.
- Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 2005
See also
In Spanish: Finazzi para niños
