Alessandro Rosa Vieira
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Alessandro Rosa Vieira, known as Falcão, (born in São Paulo, June 8, 1977) 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 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.
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[edit] Clubs represented
- Corinthians (1992 to 96)
- GMChevrolet (1997 and 1998)
- Atlético-MG (1999)
- Rio de Janeiro (1999)
- São Paulo (2000)
- Banespa (2000 to 2002)
- Malwee/Jaraguá (2003 to 2005)
- Player regular football (soccer) with São Paulo during the first half of 2005.
- Malwee/Jaraguá (present day)
[edit] Accomplishments (club teams)
- Club World Championship: 2000
- South-American Championship: 2001 and 2004
- Liga Futsal: 2005
- Liga Nacional: 1999
- Brazilian Club Cup: 1998, 2003 and 2004
- São Paulo City Cup: 1995, 1998 and 2002
- Paulista Championship: 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001
- Mineiro Championship: 1999
- Catarinense Championship: 2003
- Metropolitan Championship: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001
- Topper São Paulo Cup: 1997 and 2001
- Football: Won the Paulista Championship and the Libertadores Cup 2005, with São Paulo Futebol Clube.
[edit] Accomplishments (national team)
- Futsal Mundialito: 2001
- Nations Cup: 2001
- RJ International Cup: 1998
- American Cup: 1998 and 1999
- South American Championship: 2000
- Latin Cup: 2003
- Tigers 5 - Singapore: 1999
- Egypt Tournament: 2002
- Thailand Tournament: 2003
- Pan American Games: 2007
- Grand Prix de Futsal: 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008
- KL World 5's - Malaysia: 2008
He is known for his flashy and potent dribbling skills and a powerful and accurate left foot.
