Alex Alves Cardoso (born 25 August 1992), known as Alex Alves, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Coritiba. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alex Alves Cardoso | ||
Date of birth | (1992-08-25) 25 August 1992 (age 29) | ||
Place of birth | Assis Chateaubriand, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Coritiba | ||
Number | 44 | ||
Youth career | |||
Paraná | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2014 | Paraná | 52 | (4) |
2014–2017 | Goiás | 93 | (7) |
2018– | Coritiba | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 February 2016 |
Born in Assis Chateaubriand, Paraná, Alex Alves graduated with Paraná Clube's youth setup. He made his professional debut on 19 May 2012, starting in a 1–1 home draw against Guarani for the Série B championship.[1]
Alex Alves scored his first goal in the competition on 7 July, netting the first in a 2–0 home win against Boa Esporte.[2] He finished the season with 32 appearances and four goals, as his side finished tenth.
On 7 February 2014, after being an ever-present figure for the Azulão, Alex Alves signed a three-year deal with Goiás.[3] He made his Série A debut on 4 May, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away win against Atlético Mineiro.[4]
Alex Alves scored his first goal in the main category of Brazilian football on 23 May 2014, netting his team's first in a 2–2 home draw against Santos.[5]
Goiás Esporte Clube – current squad | |
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