Alex Sandro
Brazilian footballer for Juventus
Born
January 26th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Professional footballer excelled as a left-back and contributed to club and national teams. Started career at Atletico Paranaense before moving to Europe, joining FC Porto in 2011. Gained prominence with successful stints at Porto and Juventus, where achievements included multiple Serie A titles. Represented Brazil in international competitions, showcasing talent on the global stage.
Won Serie A titles with Juventus
Played in UEFA Champions League matches
Represented Brazil in Copa America
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