Alessandro Rosa Vieira

Alessandro Rosa Vieira, known as Falcão, (born in São Paulo, June 8, 1977)is a Brazilian football and futsal player.

He started his football career with Corinthians in 1992. His great ability earned him a place in the Brazilian national futsal team.

In 2004 Falcão was recognised by FIFA as the world's Best Futsal Player. After a brief spell in Libertadores Cup 2005 with São Paulo Futebol Clube, Falcão returned to Futsal and nowadays he represents Malwee/Jaraguá, a team from Jaraguá do Sul that won the Liga Futsal (Brazilian futsal championship) in 2005.

Clubs represented

*Corinthians (1992 to 96)
*GMChevrolet (1997 and 1998)
*Atlético-MG (1999)
*Rio de Janeiro (1999)
*São Paulo (2000)
*Banespa (2000 to 2002)
*Malwee/Jaraguá (2003 to 2005)
*Player regular football (soccer) with São Paulo during the first half of 2005.
*Malwee/Jaraguá (present day)

Accomplishments (club teams)

*Club World Championship: 2000
*South-American Championship: 2001 and 2004
*Liga Futsal: 2005
*Liga Nacional: 1999
*Brazilian Club Cup: 1998, 2003 and 2004
*São Paulo City Cup: 1995, 1998 and 2002
*Paulista Championship: 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001
*Mineiro Championship: 1999
*Catarinense Championship: 2003
*Metropolitan Championship: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001
*Topper São Paulo Cup: 1997 and 2001
*Football: Won the Paulista Championship and the Libertadores Cup 2005, with São Paulo Futebol Clube.

Accomplishments (national team)

*Futsal Mundialito: 2001
*Nations Cup: 2001
*RJ International Cup: 1998
*American Cup: 1998 and 1999
*South American Championship: 2000
*Latin Cup: 2003
*Tigers 5 - Singapore: 1999
*Egypt Tournament: 2002
*Thailand Tournament: 2003
*Pan American Games: 2007
*Grand Prix de Futsal: 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
*KL World 5's - Malaysia: 2008

He is known for his flashy and potent dribbling skills and a powerful and accurate left foot.

External links

* [http://www.falcao12.com Official Site]