Falcão is a Brazilian football and futsal player.
He started his football career with Corinthians in 1992. His great ability earned him a place in the Brazilian national futsal team.
In 2004 and 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup Falcão was recognised by FIFA as the world’s Best Futsal Player.
After a brief spell in Libertadores Cup 2005 with São Paulo Futebol Clube, Falcão returned to Futsal and nowadays he represents Malwee/Jaraguá, a team from Jaraguá do Sul that won the Liga Futsal (Brazilian futsal championship) in 2005.
He also scored 200 goals in 150 appearances for the national futsal team of Brasil.
He is known for his flashy and potent dribbling skills and a powerful and accurate left foot.
In 2008 he helped the Brazilian national futsal team win the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the 4th time.
Full name: Alessandro Rosa Vieira
Date of birth: 06/08/1977
Place of birth: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Height: 1.77 m
Position: Midfielder
Sponsor: Umbro
Club: Malwee/Jaraguá Futsal / Number: 12
Former Clubs: Sao Paulo FC / Corinthians Futsal
National Team: Brazil
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