Ever since he joined FC Porto in 2011, Alex Sandro has consistently produced strong performances on the left side of the defences. His attacking style has often compared him to Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos. Now, he may not have Carlos’ physical presence or left-footed Hammer ability, but he often repeats Roberto’s attacking play in the opposition half. His defensive skills and abilities aren’t bad either. He can easily captivate the opposing attackers and has even managed to defeat Lionel Messi properly. No wonder continental clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester United are keen to sign him.

Born name

Alex Sandro Lobo Silva

nickname

Alex

Sun sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

Catanduva, Brazil

nationality

training

Alex Sandro started his football journey at the Brazilian side’s youth academy Atletico Parananense .

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Vater – Reinaldo Ramos da Silva
• Mutter – Maria de Fatima Lobo
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Alex Sandro is represented by Federico Pastorello .

Position

Left back, wing back, left winger

Shirt Number

16 – Santos FC, Brazil national team

26 – FC Porto

12 – Juventus FC, Brazil national team

6 – Brazil national team

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180.5 cm

weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

friend/spouse

Alex Sandro dated –

1. Natalia Regina – Alex Sandro is married to Natalia Regina. They had been dating for quite a while before they decided to put a leash on each other. In October 2016, she gave birth to her daughter Alexia.

race/ethnicity

Latino

He is of Brazilian descent.

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Schwarz

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Defined and strong jaw line

brand promotion

Alex Sandro has signed a sponsorship deal with Nike For his professional matches, he must wear Nike shoes. He has also used his social media activities to promote Nike products.

Known for

To be one of the best left-backs in the world. He has used his skills on the left side of the field to help Juventus win multiple titles and cups. His strong performances have also made him a key transfer target for several big clubs across Europe.

First football game

In October 2008 he made his professional debut with Atletico Paranaense in their match against Internacional .

In October 2011 he made his first appearance for FC Porto in a Taca De Portugal match against Pêro Pinheiro . His team won the game by a stunning 8-0.

In September 2015, Sandro made his professional debut for Juventus in a home Serie A game against Chievo . The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

In November 2011, he made his first appearance for the Brazil national team in a match against Gabon, which they won 2-0.

Strengthen

• speed
• persistence
• Crossing
• Attack Runs and Movement
• Dribbling
• A
• tackle

Weakness

He has no obvious weaknesses in his game.

First web show

In 2018, Alex Sandro made his first web show appearance (on Netflix) in the sports series, First Team: Juventus .

Alex Sandro facts

1. He was a key component of the Atletico Paranaense team that won the Campeonato Paranaense Championship in 2009.
2. He scored his first professional goal in January 2009 in a game against Rio Branco. It was a testament to his immense attacking talent as he looped the ball around the goalkeeper and slotted it into the empty net.
3. In 2010 he was at the center of a controversial and complicated transfer. It was revealed that Atletico Paranaense had sold him to investors and the club received R$1,114,000 in return. Its registration rights were transferred to Uruguayan club Deportivo Maldonado, who acted as proxy in the transaction.
4. Immediately after his transfer, he was called on a loan to Santos FC. With the Brazilian club he managed to win Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores. His famous teammates at Santos included Neymar and Paulo Henrique Ganso.
5. In July 2011, FC Porto paid €9.6m to Deportivo Maldonado and their hidden transfers to sign Sandro. He signed a 5-year deal with his new club with a liability waiver set at €50m.
6. During his stay at FC Porto, he managed to win two Portuguese league titles and a Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira trophy.
7. However, they agreed to move him to Juventus for a much lower fee. The Italian club paid Porto €26m in August 2015. He signed a five-year deal with the club.
8. In January 2016, he scored his first professional goal for Juventus when he curled in from the top of the 18-yard box in their 4-0 win over Udinese in Serie A.
9. In his debut season at Juventus he managed to win a domestic doubles which included a Serie A title and a Coppa Italia Cup.
10. His second season at Juventus was his breakthrough season as he managed to knock off Patrice Evra from left-back and made 43 appearances in all competitions. In fact, he made most of the season’s appearances from the roster.
11. In the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, he demonstrated his immense defensive skills as he managed to keep Lionel Messi relatively steady across both legs.
12. In October 2018, he scored his first international goal when he scored for Brazil in his side’s 2–0 win in the friendly against Saudi Arabia.
13. In 2012 he managed to win an Olympic silver medal with the Brazilian national team. His team was defeated by Mexico in the London Olympics final.
14. Follow him on Instagram.