Alonso Ferreira de Matos (born 11 August 1980 in

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), simply known as Alonso is a Brazilian

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who plays as a

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for

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. He signed with Marítimo for the Portuguese outfit from rivals C.D. Nacional in 2009 and marked his debut with a goal from the penalty-spot in a 1–1 against Benfica. Alonso previously played for Cruzeiro,

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and Paysandu in the Campeonato Brasileiro. He moved to Portugal in July 2004, where he spent five seasons with C.D. Nacional.

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* 1980 births Living people Brazilian footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Criciúma Esporte Clube players Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Fluminense FC players Paysandu Sport Club players Tupi Football Club players Villa Nova Atlético Clube players C.D. Nacional players C.S. Marítimo players Primeira Liga players Sportspeople from Minas Gerais Expatriate footballers in Portugal Association football defenders {{Brazil-footy-defender-1980s-stub