Falcão (futsal player) Facts for Kids

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Falcão

Falcão in 2007

Personal information

Full name

Alessandro Rosa Vieira

Date of birth

8 June 1977 (age 48)

Place of birth

Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, Brazil

Height

1.78 m

Playing position

Winger

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps^†

(Gls)^†

1989–1991

Guarapira

(50)

1992–1996

Corinthians

132

(189)

1997–1998

GM-Chevrolet

(45)

1999

Atlético Mineiro

(38)

1999

Rio de Janeiro

(38)

2000

São Paulo

(39)

2000–2002

Banespa

(70)

2003–2005

Malwee/Jaraguá

(97)

2005

São Paulo (football)

(0)

2005–2010

Malwee/Jaraguá

168

(220)

2011

Cortiana/Santos

(36)

2012–2014

Intelli

(66)

2014

Madureira

2015

Magnus Futsal

2015

Vasco da Gama (futsal)

2016

Chennai 5s

(5)

2020

Grêmio Futebol 7

(3)

Total

701

(1005)

National team^‡

1998–2018

Brazil

258

(401)

Honours

Men's futsal

Representing Brazil
FIFA Futsal World Cup
Winner	2008 Brazil
Winner	2012 Thailand
Runner-up	2000 Guatemala
Third	2004 Chinese Taipei
Copa América – FIFA Futsal
Winner	2000 Brazil
Winner	2008 Uruguay
Winner	2011 Argentina
Runner-up	2003 Paraguay
Pan American Games
Gold	2007 Rio de Janeiro

Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 March 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 1 November 2018

Alessandro Rosa Vieira (born June 8, 1977), better known as Falcão, is a Brazilian retired professional futsal player. Many people think he is the greatest futsal player ever. He is famous for his amazing dribbling skills and a powerful left foot. Falcão holds the record for the most goals scored 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 Golden Shoe at the 2004 FIFA Futsal World Cup and the Golden Ball twice, in 2004 and 2008. Today, Falcão shares his futsal knowledge on YouTube. He teaches tricks and shows different parts of futsal culture. His YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers!

Falcão's Amazing Futsal Journey
- Playing for Top Clubs
- A Short Try at Football
Falcão's International Success
- World Cup Highlights
- Most Watched Futsal Matches
Falcão's Awards and Trophies
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Falcão's Amazing Futsal Journey

Falcão started playing futsal at age 13 with the Guarapira club. He joined Corinthians in 1993 and became a professional player in 1994. After playing for several teams, he joined Jaraguá in 2003. Later, from 2013 to 2018, he played for Sorocaba.

Playing for Top Clubs

Falcão played for many well-known futsal clubs throughout his career. He often moved between teams, showing his skill wherever he went. In 2015, he even joined Nottingham Forest's futsal team for a special tournament in Kuwait. He also played for the Indian team Chennai 5s, scoring five goals in a tournament.

A Short Try at Football

In 2005, Falcão tried playing regular 11-a-side football with São Paulo Futebol Clube. He even played in the 2005 Copa Libertadores, which is a big football tournament. But he soon returned to futsal, where he truly shined.

Falcão's International Success

Falcão played for the Brazil national futsal team for many years. He scored an incredible 401 goals in 258 games for his country. He helped Brazil win the FIFA Futsal World Cup in 2008 and 2012.

World Cup Highlights

At the 2004 and 2008 World Cups, FIFA recognized him as the Best Player. In 2016, Falcão retired from the national team. Even though Brazil was eliminated early that year, he scored 10 goals. This made him the all-time top goalscorer in FIFA Futsal World Cup history, with 48 goals! Many experts and players agree that Falcão is the greatest futsal player ever.

Most Watched Futsal Matches

Besides his amazing skills, Falcão also played in two of the most-watched futsal matches in history. This shows how popular and exciting his games were.

Falcão's Awards and Trophies

Falcão won many awards and trophies during his career, both with his clubs and with the Brazilian national team.

Club Achievements

Futsal

South-American Championship: 2001, 2004
Liga Futsal: 1999, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Brazilian Club Cup: 1998, 2003, 2004
São Paulo City Cup: 1995, 1998, 2002
Paulista Championship: 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2014, 2017
Mineiro Championship: 1999
Catarinense Championship: 2003
Metropolitan Championship: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Topper São Paulo Cup: 1997, 2001

Football

Copa Libertadores: 2005
Campeonato Paulista: 2005

National Team Achievements

Futsal Mundialito: 2001
Nations Cup: 2001
RJ International Cup: 1998
American Cup: 1998, 1999, 2011
South American Qualification: 2000, 2008
Latin Cup: 2003
Tigers 5 Tournament – Singapore: 1999
Egypt Tournament: 2002
Thailand Tournament: 2003
Pan American Games: 2007
Grand Prix de Futsal: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018
KL World 5s – Malaysia: 2008
FIFA Futsal World Cup: 2008, 2012
ODESUR Games: 2002, 2010

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
FIFA Futsal World Cup Silver Shoe: 2008
FIFA Futsal World Cup Bronze Shoe: 2016
The FIFA Award for an Outstanding Career: 2016

Falcão (futsal player) facts for kids

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