Age |
---|
34 years |
Birth date |
January 6, 1990 |
Zodiac sign |
Capricorn |
Place of Birth |
Brazil |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
Log in and Edit |
Alex Teixeira Santos (Brazilian Portuguese: ; (born 6 January 1990) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chinese club Jiangsu Suning.
Teixeira began his career with Vasco da Gama, making his debut for the senior team at the age of 18, before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk in November 2009. He spent seven years at the club, scoring 89 goals in 222 appearances, while winning the Ukrainian Premier League five times. In February 2016, he transferred to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning for an Asian record transfer fee of €50 million.
Internationally, Teixeira has been capped at under-17 and under-20 level for Brazil.
Teixeira began his career at Vasco da Gama, playing for the youth team from 1999 to 2007. He was promoted to the senior team for the 2008 season.
Teixeira was promoted to the senior squad for the tour of Dubai in January 2008. On 11 May 2008, he made his league debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Internacional at the age of 18. His first goal for the club came on 28 June 2008 when he scored a brace in a 4–2 victory over Ipatinga. On 22 August, he netted the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Portuguesa. Vasco were relegated at the end of the season, finishing in 18th position with 40 points, finishing four points off safety.
Height | 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm |
---|---|
Weight | 150 lb / 68 kg |
Log in and Edit |
Breast/Bust size | – |
---|---|
Waist size | – |
Hips size | – |
Dress Size | – |
Shoe (Feet) Size | – |
Log in and Edit |
Hair Color | Black |
---|---|
Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Race / ethnicity | Latino |