Alex (footballer, born 1977)

Alexsandro de Souza, born on September 14, 1977, is a distinguished Brazilian football manager and former attacking midfielder, widely recognized for his impactful career in football. Currently, he serves as the head coach of Athletic-MG, where he continues to influence the sport.

Best known for his remarkable tenure at Fenerbahçe, Alex became a legendary figure, not only as a long-time captain but also as the highest-scoring foreign player in the history of the Süper Lig. His illustrious career also saw him don the jerseys of prominent Brazilian clubs such as Coritiba, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Cruzeiro, as well as a stint in Italy with Parma.

On the international stage, Alex represented Brazil from nineteen ninety-eight to two thousand five, earning forty-eight caps and netting twelve goals. He was a vital part of the national team during three Copa América tournaments, celebrating victories in nineteen ninety-nine and two thousand four, the latter as captain. Additionally, he participated in the two FIFA Confederations Cups and the two thousand Olympics, although he never had the opportunity to compete in a FIFA World Cup.