AS Saint-Étienne fans reminisce about the Brazilian Alex’s time at the club from 1999 to 2003 on the occasion of the club’s 90th anniversary,

Originating from the vibrant Rio Brilhante, Brazil, the duo of Alex and Aloisio beckoned AS Saint-Etienne's attention in 1999

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2023-11-10 11:39:31

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As we celebrate AS Saint-Etienne’s 90th anniversary, the fans explore the stories of the players who made a big impact. The player who stand out from Brazil is ALEX, a talented player who brought something special to the team. From how he joined the club in a unique way to the memorable moments on the field, ALEX’s story is more than just goals and wins. It’s like a great story that captures the feelings of ASSE fans, showing us a special time in 1999-2000.

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Originating from the vibrant Rio Brilhante, Brazil, the duo of Alex and Aloisio beckoned AS Saint-Etienne’s attention in 1999, their entrée facilitated by a humble video cassette. President Alain Bompard and the discerning Gérard Soler, swayed by their enchanting skills, forged a contract despite the initial uncertainty.

For Alex, a veteran of Boavista, this marked his second sojourn in Europe. While Aloisio seamlessly integrated, Alex’s nuanced technique found itself with his lack of interest in training.

🔙 #ASSERétro

Il y a 2️⃣2️⃣ ans… un Chaudron sous la neige ❄️ poussait des Verts, menés 0-2, à renverser @MontpellierHSC !

⚽️ Alex marquait ce soir-là, le 𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟎𝐞̀𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 de l’histoire de l’#ASSE en @Ligue1UberEats, un record 👇 pic.twitter.com/z7jsNIWrSQ

— AS Saint-Étienne (@ASSEofficiel) February 16, 2022

ASSE struggled with offense in their return to the premier division. In a decisive match against Nancy, Alex, simmering with anticipation, seized the moment. His entrance metamorphosed the game with a goal, an artful assist, and a mesmerizing display, heralding the inauguration of the Alex phenomenon.

The highest point arrived on December 12, 1999, in a clash against OM, where Alex’s virtuosic quadruple mirrored the brilliance of Michel Platini, etching his name in the tapestry of legends. Despite subsequent trials, including passport tribulations, he eternally imprinted his legacy, scoring 37 goals in 91 matches for ASSE.

Alex’s narrative, albeit fleeting, resonates with the Saint-Etienne faithful, encapsulating the quintessence of a remarkable epoch in the kaleidoscope of 1999-2000.

8️⃣8️⃣ ans 🎂
8️⃣ matches de 𝗹𝗲́𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲 ⚽

6️⃣/8️⃣ 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄 𝟓-𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, 𝟏𝟐 𝐝𝐞́𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟗

📸 Un quadruplé d’Alex 🐾 synonyme d’un succès fondateur pour plusieurs générations de supporters 💥 pic.twitter.com/6PUPdB16po

— AS Saint-Étienne (@ASSEofficiel) June 26, 2021