Alex Pinto

Carlos Alexandre "Alex" Reis Pinto (born 8 July 1998) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Liga Portugal 2 club Farense.

Club career Born in Guimarães, Pinto made his professional debut in a Segunda Liga match for Vitória Guimarães B against Freamunde on 30 January 2017. He debuted in Primeira Liga as a substitute in Vitória de Guimarães' last league match of the season, on 20 May, against Feirense. On 5 June, he signed a six-season contract with S.L. Benfica.

In January 2024, Pinto returned to Primeira Liga Gil Vicente having previously spent time with the club on loan, returning to Portugal following a spell in Slovakia with DAC Dunajská Streda.

On 2 July 2024, Pinto moved to fellow Primeira Liga side Arouca, signing a two-year contract. On 7 January 2026, following 24 appearances for the club, his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.

On 27 January 2026, Pinto returned to Farense, competing in Liga Portugal 2, signing a six-month contract.