Alexander Viveros
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Alexander Viveros Sánchez (born 8 October 1977 in Cali
) is a retired Colombia
n footballer who played as a left defender.
Other than in his own, he played in five different countries, in a 14-year professional career. Viveros represented Colombia
at the 1999 Copa América.
, appearing in 21 games in his second year as the club won the national championship. In 2000, he moved to Brazil
and signed for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
, joining Fluminense Football Club
the following season, but leaving the Rio de Janeiro
side shortly after.
Viveros spent the 2001–02 season in Argentina
with Racing Club de Avellaneda
, appearing in 30 games as La Academia won the Clausura tournament
. In January 2003, after a second spell with Cruzeiro, he moved to Portugal
with Boavista FC, appearing in 24 league games in his only full season, with the Porto
outfit ranking in eighth place.
Viveros met different fates with his next two teams, starting with FC Nantes in France
- albeit only in his first year in Ligue 1
, with the Canaries finishing in 17th, the first position above the relegation zone - but being a reserve with Swiss Super League
side Grasshopper-Club Zürich
, for which he signed in January 2006. He then returned to his country and Deportivo Cali for a further two seasons.
In 2007–08, Viveros competed in Argentina with Talleres de Córdoba
, in Primera B Nacional. After one year out of football, he closed out his career at nearly 33 with Boyacá Chicó FC.
for Colombia
during six years (two goals), being selected for the squad that appeared at the 1999 Copa América in Paraguay
, and being a starter in an eventual quarterfinal exit.
Calì
Calì, also written in English as Cali, is an Italian surname, widespread mainly in the Ionian side of Sicily.For the surname Calì is assumed the origin of the Greek word kalos , or from its Sanskrit root kali, "time."The surname refers to:...
) is a retired Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
n footballer who played as a left defender.
Other than in his own, he played in five different countries, in a 14-year professional career. Viveros represented Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
at the 1999 Copa América.
Club career
Viveros started playing professionally in 1996 with hometown's Deportivo CaliDeportivo Cali
Asociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming...
, appearing in 21 games in his second year as the club won the national championship. In 2000, he moved to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and signed for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
, joining Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club
Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
the following season, but leaving the Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
side shortly after.
Viveros spent the 2001–02 season in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
with Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
, appearing in 30 games as La Academia won the Clausura tournament
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
. In January 2003, after a second spell with Cruzeiro, he moved to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
with Boavista FC, appearing in 24 league games in his only full season, with the Porto
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
outfit ranking in eighth place.
Viveros met different fates with his next two teams, starting with FC Nantes in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- albeit only in his first year in Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
, with the Canaries finishing in 17th, the first position above the relegation zone - but being a reserve with Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
side Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper-Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshopper is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team...
, for which he signed in January 2006. He then returned to his country and Deportivo Cali for a further two seasons.
In 2007–08, Viveros competed in Argentina with Talleres de Córdoba
Talleres de Córdoba
Club Atlético Talleres is a sports club from the city of Córdoba, Argentina, mostly known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the regionalised third division, the Torneo Argentino A...
, in Primera B Nacional. After one year out of football, he closed out his career at nearly 33 with Boyacá Chicó FC.
International career
Viveros gained 34 capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
during six years (two goals), being selected for the squad that appeared at the 1999 Copa América in Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
, and being a starter in an eventual quarterfinal exit.
Honours
- Colombian League: 1998
- Brazilian CupCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
: 2000 - Argentine League: 2001 Clausura