Alessandro Soares

Alessandro Soares (born 5 February 1973) is a former Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is known in Greece by the nickname "Giannis" which given to him by his then coach in Kalamata, Jacek Gmoch. He himself was so "tied" to this nickname that he baptized his little son who was born in Greece with the name "Giannis".

Alessandro Soares
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-02-05) 5 February 1973
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1997 Montes Claros
1997–2001 Kalamata 98 (26)
2001–2004 OFI 84 (20)
2004–2005AEK Athens (loan) 25 (11)
2005–2006 AEK Athens 28 (2)
2006–2007 Anorthosis Famagusta 23 (3)
2007–2008 Alki Larnaca 23 (5)
2008–2009 Ermis Aradippou (7)
2009–2010 Chalkanoras Idaliou (18)
2011–2013 Funorte
2013–2014 Montes Claros
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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