Biography
Who is Alex Sandro?
Early career in Brazil
Born in Catanduva, Brazil, Alex Sandro began his professional football path with the youth setup at Club Athletico Paranaense. He earned his first senior call-up in October 2008 and appeared in a Brasileiro match against Internacional later that month. During the 2009 season, he played eight matches as part of the championship team in the Campeonato Paranaense. His first goal for the club arrived on January 25 against Rio Branco. In 2010, Santos signed him on a two-year loan agreement to continue his development as a professional athlete.
European success with Porto and Juventus
In July 2011, the Portuguese club FC Porto signed him for a transfer fee of 9.6 million euros. He spent four years in Portugal before Italian side Juventus acquired him in August 2015 for 26 million euros. During his time in Turin, Alex Sandro became a central figure for the team. He helped Juventus secure the domestic double during his first three seasons and remained a key defensive player.
During the 2016-17 season, he was vital in the run to the Champions League final, helping keep clean sheets against Barcelona in the quarter-finals. Although Juventus lost the final to Real Madrid, he played a key role in setting up the team's temporary equalizer. By the end of the 2018-19 season, he had made 150 appearances for the club. He famously equaled Pavel Nedved’s record for the most appearances by a non-Italian player for Juventus, finishing his tenure with 327 games. His final goal for the club came in May 2024 against Monza, helping secure qualification for the Champions League.
International play
At the youth level, Alex Sandro represented Brazil in the under-20 team, winning both the South American Youth Championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2011. He played in the final against Portugal, which Brazil won in extra-time. In 2012, he was part of the Brazil squad that earned a silver medal at the Summer Olympics in London, starting in the final match against Mexico.
His senior international debut occurred on November 10, 2011, in a victory over Gabon. He scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Saudi Arabia in 2018. He was later selected for the 2019 Copa America squad on home soil, helping the team throughout the tournament, including substitute appearances against Peru and Paraguay.
Move to Flamengo
In August 2024, he returned to Brazil to join Flamengo. He signed a contract running until the end of 2026. His debut for the club took place in September 2024 during a match against Vasco da Gama. Shortly after, in October 2024, he scored his first goal for the team during a Copa do Brasil semi-final match against Corinthians at the Maracana stadium.
Birthday and age
Alex Sandro was born on January 26, 1991, which makes Alex 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Alex shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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