Alex Terra

Alex Barboza de Azevedo Terra (born 2 September 1982), known as Alex Terra, Terra-lad or Alex, is a Brazilian footballer who last played as a forward for Penapolense.

Career

Brazil Alex Terra began his professional career at Fluminense where he won numerous trophies in the Brazilian top flight. His performances with Fluminense won him a loan transfer to Portugal's C.D. Nacional, and later to Ponte Preta His fine form in the Série B saw him return to the top flight with a transfer to Goiás. and in February 2009, Alex managed to secure a deal with Portuguesa, but he did not pass the medical tests and did not sign with them. In March, he signed a one-year deal with Bahia, where he did not live up to the club's expectations of him, and was released by the club in June.

Alex signed a short-term deal with Rio Branco in February 2010, in order to play the remainder of the Campeonato Paulista season. He played in eight games and scored one goal against Palmeiras. and a stunning bicycle-kick goal against Perth Glory.

The latter was cited by many publications as the goal of the season, and was recognised by Fox Sports as one of the best goals in A-League history. He managed to play in 20 matches and score four goals for the season, despite persistent injuries hampering him throughout. On 6 April 2012 it was announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the 2011–12 A-League season.

South Korea On 4 July 2012, Alex Terra signed a one-year deal with the South Korean outfit Daejeon Citizen.

Valletta FC On 31 August 2014, Alex Terra signed a one-year deal with Maltese side Valletta F.C

Honours With Fluminense: Copa do Brasil: 2007 Campeonato Carioca: 2002, 2005