Alessandro (footballer, born August 1982)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Viana and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Alessandro Viana da Silva (born August 10, 1982), known as Alessandro, is a Brazilian footballer.

Alessandro

Personal information
Full name	Alessandro Viana da Silva
Date of birth	(1982-08-10) August 10, 1982
Place of birth	Recife, Brazil
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Left full back/Left Wing
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2002–2005	América-SP	14	(0)
2006–2007	Internacional-RS
2007	Melbourne Victory	17	(0)
2008	Clube Atlético Paranaense
2009	Vitória
2010–2012	Neftchi Baku	43	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

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.

External links

• Melbourne Victory player profile
• Brazilians: going, going, gone