Alessandro Viana da Silva

Football player infobox


playername = Alessandro | fullname = Alessandro Viana da Silva
height = height|m=1.77
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|8|10
cityofbirth = Recife
countryofbirth = Brazil [Johnston, Chris: [http://www.theage.com.au/news/soccer/boys-from-brazil/2006/07/28/1153816384706.html Boys from Brazil] , "The Age", July 29 2006.]
currentclub = Atlético Paranaense
clubnumber =
position = Left full back/Left Wing
years = 2006
2001
2004
2005
2002 2004 2005–06 2006–07 2007–
clubs = Novo Hamburgo
ADAP
Guaratinguetá
Angra dos Reis
Bandeirantes-SP América-SP
Internacional-RS
Melbourne Victory
Clube Atlético Paranaense
caps(goals) =




14 (0)

17 (0)

Alessandro Viana da Silva (better known just as Alessandro, born August 10, 1982) is a Brazilian football (soccer) player who plays for Atlético Paranaense

Born in Recife, Brazil, he has previously played for Brazilian clubs sides Internacional Porto Alegre, ADAP and Angra dos Reis. Alessandro is a lightning-quick left-back who possesses a fine technique and an attacking attitude to the position. He was spotted in Brazil by Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick. Merrick likened him to legendary Brazilian fullback Roberto Carlos because of his pacy runs down the flank and quality crosses.

A crowd favourite at Melbourne Victory, Alessandro was used as a left wing-back during the 2006-07 A-League season. Negotiations with the Melbourne-based club for an extension to his contract broke down in early 2007, and the player returned to Brazil, joining Atlético Paranaense.

References

External links

* [http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/default.aspx?s=playerprofile&pid=250 Melbourne Victory player profile]