Alessandro Santos
Footballer with a career in Brazil
Born
July 20th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian-Japanese footballer had a professional career that spanned over a decade. He played primarily as a defender and contributed to several clubs in Brazil and Japan. His most significant tenure was with São Paulo FC, where he won multiple national and international titles. In addition to club success, had the opportunity to represent Japan in international competitions, showcasing versatility and skill on the field.
Played for São Paulo FC and won Copa Libertadores
Represented Japan in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup
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