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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.
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)
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.
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. His official website is Falcao12.com
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