Alex founded Aruko Sports Brasil, a team that currently competes in the Campeonato Paranaense
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Alessandro Santos , often known as Alex, is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Brazil, he became a Japanese citizen and made 82 appearances for the Japan national team.
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sports · Brazilian-born Japanese footballer (born 1977) · association football player · also Alessandro Santos, Alessandro dos Santos, Santos Alessandro, Alex, Santos
Born 20 July 1977 · Q359738
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Alex founded Aruko Sports Brasil, a team that currently competes in the Campeonato Paranaense
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Played for Paraná Soccer Technical Center (2016).
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Played for Maringá Futebol Clube (2015–2015) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Grêmio de Esportes Maringá (2015–2015) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for FC Gifu (2014–2014) — 18 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Tochigi SC (2013–2013) — 25 appearances, 2 goals.
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Won: J1 League with Nagoya Grampus (2010).
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Played for Nagoya Grampus (2009–2012) — 55 appearances, 0 goals.
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Won: Austrian Bundesliga with Red Bull Salzburg (2006–07).
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Played for FC Red Bull Salzburg (2007–2007) — 20 appearances, 1 goals.
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Won: J1 League with Urawa Red Diamonds (2006).
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Won: Japanese Super Cup with Urawa Red Diamonds (2006).
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Urawa Red Diamonds (2006).
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Urawa Red Diamonds (2005).
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Won: AFC Asian Cup with Japan (2004).
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Played for Urawa Red Diamonds (2004–2009) — 100 appearances, 11 goals.
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Won: Japanese Super Cup with Shimizu S-Pulse (2002).
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Won: Japanese Super Cup with Urawa Red Diamonds (2002).
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Played for Japan men's national football team (2002–2006) — 82 appearances, 7 goals.
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Shimizu S-Pulse (2001).
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Santos obtained Japanese citizenship
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Won: Asian Cup Winners' Cup with Shimizu S-Pulse (1999–2000).
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Won award: J1 League Best Eleven (1999).
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Won award: J.League MVP (1999).
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The club won the second place and he received the J
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Played for Shimizu S-Pulse (1997–2003) — 198 appearances, 56 goals.
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Born 1977-07-20.
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