*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 August 2015
Alexander Rondón Heredia (born August 30, 1977) is a Venezuelanfootballer and manager who played as a striker. He played over 44 times for the Venezuela national team since his debut in 1999.[1]
Known as the best player of Venezuelan football, Rondón signed on loan with São Paulo in 2004, as a substitute for Luís Fabiano, who would play for Porto, in second semester of that year. He was praised for Milton Cruz, assistant coach of club, and defenders Rodrigo and Fabão, who played against him in 2004 Copa Libertadores.[2] However, Rondón couldn't shine in Brazilian football, playing only eight matches and scoring no goals. Months later, he came back to his country.[3]
Deportivo Anzoátegui
In 2007, he joined Deportivo Anzoátegui where he became the top scorer in the Venezuelan league for the 2007–08 season[4] earning him a recall to the national team after a two-year absence.