Andrei Alba

Andrei Alba (born 14 January 1995) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Super League club Persis Solo.

Club career Born in Engenho Velho, Rio Grande do Sul, Alba was a Chapecoense youth graduate. On 25 January 2016, shortly after being promoted to the first team, he signed a new contract with the club running until 2018.

Alba made his senior debut on 14 February 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Josimar in a 2–0 Campeonato Catarinense away win against Brusque. His Série A debut came on 4 June, as he replaced injured Moisés Ribeiro in a 0–0 home draw against Fluminense.

On 21 July 2016, Alba was loaned to Concórdia until the end of the year. Returning to Chape in January 2017 after contributing with 16 matches, he suffered a serious knee injury, being sidelined for several months.

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