Biography
Who is Aldair?
Early life and career beginnings
Aldair: Born in Ilhéus, Brazil, on November 30, 1965, he began his professional path in his home country. He started his football career with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, where he achieved early success. During his time there, he secured the Campeonato Carioca title in 1986.
His performance eventually caught the attention of European clubs. In 1989, he moved to Portugal to join S.L. Benfica. He made an immediate impact, winning the Portuguese Supercup during his single season with the team. He also helped the squad reach the European Cup final before deciding to move to Italy for the next chapter of his career.
AS Roma career highlights
In 1990, he transferred to AS Roma, where he played for thirteen seasons until 2003. He became a central figure for the Giallorossi, appearing in 436 matches and scoring 20 goals. Fans nicknamed him Pluto during his tenure at the club.
His time in Rome was marked by significant trophies. He helped the team win the Coppa Italia in 1991 and reached the UEFA Cup final that same year. His greatest achievement with the club came in 2001 when he helped Roma win the Serie A title. He also won the Supercoppa Italiana with the team. In 2012, the club honored his contributions by inducting him into the AS Roma Hall of Fame.
International football success
He represented Brazil on the international stage for over a decade. He was part of the squad that competed in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. His career reached its peak in 1994 when he was a key part of the Brazilian team that won the FIFA World Cup. Although not originally in the starting squad, he was called up as a replacement for Carlos Mozer. He also played in the 1998 World Cup, where Brazil reached the final.
In addition to his World Cup success, he participated in three Copa América tournaments. He won the title in 1989 and 1997, and took home a runners-up medal in 1995. Also, he won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and was part of the winning team for the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup. Between 1989 and 2000, he made 81 appearances for Brazil, scoring three goals.
Later playing years
After departing AS Roma in 2003, he had a brief stint with Genoa. In July 2005, he joined Rio Branco and played two games for the club during the state championship, contributing to their title win. Later, his former teammate Massimo Agostini convinced him to join the San Marino club S.S. Murata.
He joined Murata to assist with their Champions League campaign. He participated in the qualifying stages in July 2007. His career, which spanned many years and several countries, remains highly regarded in the football community.
Birthday and age
Aldair was born on November 30, 1965, which makes Aldair 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Aldair shares the date with 22 other famous people.
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