*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 November 2023
Alex da Silva (born 15 May 1994), known as Alex Silva, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for ABC.
Club career
Born in Nanuque, Minas Gerais, Alex Silva joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in January 2013.[1] On 20 October he made his first team – and Série A – debut, playing the last 12 minutes in a 1–0 home win against Flamengo.[2]
On 22 January 2014 Alex Silva was definitely promoted to the main squad by manager Paulo Autuori.[3] He renewed his link with Galo on 10 March, running until 2017,[4] and appeared in 40 matches during the campaign (22 in the league).
Alex Silva subsequently had unassuming loan spells at Sport Recife, Ferroviária and América Mineiro before returning t Galo in May 2017, acting as a backup to Marcos Rocha. On 19 January 2018, he joined Goiás also in a temporary deal,[5] and helped the club achieve promotion to the top tier.
On 10 January 2019, Alex Silva was presented at Avaí, after agreeing to a season-long loan deal.[6]
^"Goiás anuncia o lateral Alex Silva" [Goiás announce full back Alex Silva] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2019.