Falcão (futsal player) facts for kids
Falcão in 2007
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| Full name | Alessandro Rosa Vieira | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 8 June 1977 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1991 | Guarapira | 47 | (50) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1996 | Corinthians | 132 | (189) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | GM-Chevrolet | 38 | (45) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Atlético Mineiro | 30 | (38) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Rio de Janeiro | 29 | (38) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | São Paulo | 32 | (39) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Banespa | 51 | (70) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2005 | Malwee/Jaraguá | 62 | (97) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | São Paulo (football) | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2010 | Malwee/Jaraguá | 168 | (220) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Cortiana/Santos | 28 | (36) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Intelli | 48 | (66) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Madureira | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Magnus Futsal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Vasco da Gama (futsal) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Chennai 5s | 4 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Grêmio Futebol 7 | 1 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 701 | (1005) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2018 | Brazil | 258 | (401) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 March 2011 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 November 2018 |
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Alessandro Rosa Vieira (born on June 8, 1977), known as Falcão, is a Brazilian retired professional futsal player. Many people think he is the greatest futsal player of all time. He is also seen as the sport's biggest icon.
Falcão is famous for his amazing dribbling skills and a powerful, accurate left foot. He holds the world record for scoring the most goals in men's international futsal matches. He was named the Best Futsal Player in the World four times (in 2004, 2006, 2011, and 2012). He also won the FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Shoe in 2004 and the Golden Ball twice, in 2004 and 2008. Today, Falcão shares his futsal knowledge and culture on YouTube.
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Falcão's Futsal Journey
Falcão started playing futsal at a young age. He joined the Guarapira futsal club when he was 13. In 1993, he moved to Corinthians and became a professional player. He played for their senior team starting in 1994.
After leaving Corinthians, Falcão played for several different teams. In 2003, he joined Jaraguá, where he played for many years. He also had a short time playing regular 11-a-side football for São Paulo Futebol Clube in 2005. He even played in the 2005 Copa Libertadores, a big football tournament. But he soon returned to futsal, his main sport.
International Success
Falcão played for the Brazil national futsal team from 1998 to 2018. He scored an incredible 401 goals in 258 games for his country. He helped Brazil win the FIFA Futsal World Cup twice, in 2008 and 2012. These wins were Brazil's 4th and 5th titles in the tournament.
At the 2004 and 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cups, FIFA recognized him as the Best Player of the tournaments. Falcão retired from the national team in 2016. This was after Brazil was knocked out of the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup. Even though Brazil left early, Falcão scored 10 goals in that tournament. This made him the all-time top goalscorer in FIFA Futsal World Cup history, with 48 goals.
Many football experts and players believe Falcão is the greatest futsal player ever. He also played in two of the most-watched futsal matches in history.
Falcão's Awards and Trophies
Falcão won many awards and trophies throughout his amazing career.
Club Honours
- Liga Futsal: 1999, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
- South-American Championship: 2001, 2004
- Brazilian Club Cup: 1998, 2003, 2004
- Copa Libertadores: 2005 (in football)
National Team Honours
- FIFA Futsal World Cup: 2008, 2012
- Pan American Games: 2007
- Grand Prix de Futsal: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
- American Cup: 1998, 1999, 2011
Individual Awards
- Best Futsal Player of the World: 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012
- FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Shoe: 2004
- FIFA Futsal World Cup Golden Ball: 2004, 2008
- The FIFA Award for an Outstanding Career: 2016
See also
In Spanish: Alessandro Rosa Vieira para niños
