Alex (footballer, born 1977)

Brazilian footballer Alex Alex in 2025Personal informationFull name Alexsandro de SouzaDate of birth (1977-09-14) 14 September 1977 (age 49)Place of birth Curitiba, Paraná, BrazilHeight 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Position Attacking midfielderTeam informationCurrent team Athletic-MG (head coach)Senior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1995–1997 Coritiba 147 (44)1997–2000 Palmeiras 184 (55)2000–2002 Parma 0 (0)2000 → Flamengo (loan) 12 (3)2001 → Palmeiras (loan) 30 (13)2001 → Cruzeiro (loan) 19 (4)2002 → Palmeiras (loan) 15 (5)2002–2004 Cruzeiro 104 (59)2004–2012 Fenerbahçe 245 (136)2013–2014 Coritiba 85 (38)Total 496 (218)International career1999–2000 Brazil U20 15 (3)1998–2005 Brazil 49 (12)Managerial career2021–2022 São Paulo U202023 Avaí2024–2025 Antalyaspor2025–2026 Operário Ferroviário2026– Athletic-MG Medal record Representing Brazil Men's football Copa América Winner 1999 Paraguay Winner 2004 Peru FIFA Confederations Cup Runner-up 1999 Mexico * Club domestic league appearances and goals Alexsandro de Souza (born 14 September 1977), commonly known as Alex de Souza or just Alex, is a Brazilian football manager, pundit and former attacking midfielder. He