André Cruz facts for kids
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| Full name | André Alves da Cruz | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1968 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Piracicaba, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1989 | Ponte Preta | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Flamengo | 26 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1994 | Standard Liège | 107 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1997 | Napoli | 83 | (13) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Milan | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Standard Liège | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Torino | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2002 | Sporting CP | 78 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Goiás | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Internacional | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2004 | Goiás | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 372 | (50) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985 | Brazil U17 | 6 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1987 | Brazil U20 | 4 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1998 | Brazil | 31 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
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André Alves da Cruz, born on September 20, 1968, is a former Brazilian football player. He was a central defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal. André played for many different clubs in Brazil and Europe. He also played for the Brazilian national team in big tournaments like the Copa América and the FIFA World Cup. He even won medals at the Pan American Games and the Summer Olympics.
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André Cruz's Club Career
André Cruz started his football journey in Brazil with clubs like Ponte Preta and Flamengo. After playing in his home country, he moved to Europe to continue his career.
Playing in Europe
His first European team was Standard Liège in Belgium. Later, he played in Italy for famous clubs such as Napoli, AC Milan, and Torino. After his time in Italy, he joined Sporting CP in Portugal.
Returning to Brazil
After playing in Europe, André Cruz went back to Brazil. He played for Goiás and Internacional before he stopped playing professional football.
André Cruz's International Career
André Cruz played for the Brazilian national team from 1988 to 1998. He made 47 appearances for his country.
Youth Team Success
When he was younger, André played for Brazil's under-20 team. He helped them win a gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. The next year, he won a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Senior Team Achievements
André was part of the senior Brazilian team that won the 1989 Copa América tournament. He also played when Brazil won the 1995 Umbro Cup. In 1995, his team finished second in the 1995 Copa América. Later, he was a member of the Brazilian squad that came in second place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Honours and Awards
André Cruz won many important titles throughout his career with different clubs and the Brazilian national team.
Club Trophies
- Flamengo
- Copa do Brasil: 1990
- Internacional
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2003
- Standard Liège
- Belgian Cup: 1992–93
- AC Milan
- Serie A: 1998–99
- Sporting
- SuperLiga: 1999–2000, 2001–02
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2000
- Taça de Portugal: 2001–02
International Medals
- Brazil
- Pan American Games Gold Medal: 1987
- Summer Olympic Silver Medal: 1988
- Copa América: 1989; runner-up 1995
- Umbro Cup: 1995
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1998
Individual Recognition
- DH The Best Standard Liège Team Ever: 2020
See also
In Spanish: André Cruz para niños
