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Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa
Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, known as Alex, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He was known for his physical strength and the power of his shot, which has gained him the nicknames of "The Tank" and "Canhão da Vila".
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sports · Brazilian association football player · association football player · also Alex Rodrigo Dias da Costa, Alex (footballer, born June 1982), Costa
Born 17 June 1982 · Q216142
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2014· 3 entries
Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2013–14).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2013–14).
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Played for AC Milan (2014–2016) — 48 appearances, 4 goals.
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2013· 2 entries
Won: Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain (2013).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2012–13).
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2012· 1 entry
Played for Paris Saint-Germain FC (2012–2014) — 70 appearances, 6 goals.
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2010· 2 entries
Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2009–10).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2009–10).
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2009· 3 entries
Won: FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2009).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2008–09).
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And a league and FA Cup "double" in 2010, as well as reaching the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final
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2007· 2 entries
Won: Eredivisie with PSV (2006–07).
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Won: Copa América with Brazil (2007).
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2006· 1 entry
Won: Eredivisie with PSV (2005–06).
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2005· 2 entries
Won: Eredivisie with PSV (2004–05).
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Won: KNVB Cup with PSV (2004–05).
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2004· 4 entries
On the recommendation of famed PSV and Chelsea scout Piet de Visser, but because of potential problems in attaining a work permit, he was loaned out to Dutch Eredivisie club PSV
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2004–2012) — 86 appearances, 7 goals.
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Played for PSV Eindhoven (2004–2007) — 84 appearances, 11 goals.
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Alex was loaned to Dutch team PSV and he won 3 Eredivisie titles with them
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2003· 4 entries
Won award: Bola de Prata (2003).
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Played for Brazil national under-23 football team (2003–2004) — 13 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Brazil men's national football team (2003–2008) — 17 appearances, 0 goals.
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Alex helped Santos reach the final of the Copa Libertadores, where Santos lost 5–1 on aggregate against Argentine side Boca Juniors
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2002· 5 entries
Won award: Bola de Prata (2002).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Santos (2002).
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Played for Santos F.C. (2002–2004) — 78 appearances, 14 goals.
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Before later becoming part of the club's central pillars
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Santos won the Série A title, their first since 1968
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1991· 1 entry
“These children...well, they have no concept. None. All they want to do is win. That is your culture. America spoils chess, as it spoils all things. Art? What art? Winning, all you Americans can think of is winning. Winning and getting rich. Your country is too young to have so much power. Too immature. Yet, because of your power, everybody pays attention. Everybody. You are teaching the world that only one thing matters!”
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1982· 1 entry
Born 1982-06-17.
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