Álex da Rosa
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Álex Rodrigo da Rosa Comelles (born June 1, 1976 in Santiago, Brasil), best known as Álex da Rosa, is a naturalized Bolivia
n football midfielder
, who plays for Bolivar
in the Bolivian First Division
.
. He continued playing in Brazil for other lower division clubs such as Esporte Clube São Bento
, Uberlândia Esporte Clube
and Esporte Clube São José
. In 1999 Álex arrived in Bolivia for the first time and signed for big club Oriente Petrolero
, however he did not live up the expectations and left after a couple of months. His next team was Hungarian side MTK Budapest FC where he played through 2000. Back in Bolivia he joined Mariscal Braun
where he had an outstanding season. His performance bought him a transfer to The Strongest
in 2002. For the next three years, he maintained a good form and scored several goals for the club, helping The Strongest win two national titles in that period. In 2004, he naturalized Bolivian hoping to get a call and play for the national team.
In 2005 he relocated to Germany to join Bonner SC
, before transferring to Colombian team Deportes Tolima
the following year. Later, da Rosa moved back to Bolivia to play for Club Aurora
. Subsequently he signed for Blooming
, but he was separated from the team shortly after because of indiscipline. Willing to clean his image, da Rosa joined Club San José
in early 2007. At his arrival he became a key player in helping San José obtain the Clausura title. Therefore, he was recognized as the most valuable player by the Bolivian sports media. Now he is he 01 player in Club Bolívar
.
. He scored his first international goal for Bolivia on April 1, 2009, in that memorable victory over Argentina
by 6-1 in La Paz.
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
n football midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, who plays for Bolivar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
in the Bolivian First Division
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano
-List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:...
.
Club career
Da Rosa began his career at the youth ranks of his hometown club CaxiasSociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Caxias do Sul
Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Caxias do Sul, also known as Caxias, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Together with Juventude, it is one of the biggest teams of Rio Grande do Sul state, losing only the Internacional and Grêmio.-History:Caxias was founded on April...
. He continued playing in Brazil for other lower division clubs such as Esporte Clube São Bento
Esporte Clube São Bento
Esporte Clube São Bento, usually known simply as São Bento, is a traditional Brazilian football club from Sorocaba, São Paulo state.-History:...
, Uberlândia Esporte Clube
Uberlândia Esporte Clube
Uberlândia Esporte Clube, usually known simply as Uberlândia, is a Brazilian football team, from the city of Uberlândia, in Minas Gerais State. The club plays their home games at Estádio Parque do Sabiá. The club was founded in 1922...
and Esporte Clube São José
Esporte Clube São José
Esporte Clube São José, usually known as São José de Porto Alegre or simply as São José-PA, is a traditional Brazilian football club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state.-History:...
. In 1999 Álex arrived in Bolivia for the first time and signed for big club Oriente Petrolero
Oriente Petrolero
Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero is a Bolivian football club based in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Founded on November 5, 1955 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia by workers of the Bolivian oil company . They play at the 38,000-capacity Estadio Tahuichi Aguilera. Oriente have been Bolivian champions four times, Copa...
, however he did not live up the expectations and left after a couple of months. His next team was Hungarian side MTK Budapest FC where he played through 2000. Back in Bolivia he joined Mariscal Braun
Mariscal Braun
Mariscal Braun is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz. It participated in the Bolivian Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano from 2000-2002. Currently, it competes in the La Paz Regional League. The team's home base is the Estadio Hernando Siles....
where he had an outstanding season. His performance bought him a transfer to The Strongest
The Strongest
The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground...
in 2002. For the next three years, he maintained a good form and scored several goals for the club, helping The Strongest win two national titles in that period. In 2004, he naturalized Bolivian hoping to get a call and play for the national team.
In 2005 he relocated to Germany to join Bonner SC
Bonner SC
Bonner SC is a German association football club based in Bonn. The club was formed in 1965 through the merger of Bonner FV and Tura Bonn.-History:...
, before transferring to Colombian team Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima, is a Colombian football club based in the city of Ibagué. The club was founded December 18, 1954 and play their home games at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium, which has a capacity of 30,000.-Foundation:...
the following year. Later, da Rosa moved back to Bolivia to play for Club Aurora
Club Aurora
Club Aurora is a football club from Cochabamba, Bolivia.The club was founded May 27, 1935, and they play their home games at the Estadio Felix Capriles.-National Honours:...
. Subsequently he signed for Blooming
Club Blooming
Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming is a Bolivian football club from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, formed on May 1, 1946. Its home colours are sky blue, white and navy. They play at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera . Its main rival is Oriente Petrolero, also from Santa Cruz...
, but he was separated from the team shortly after because of indiscipline. Willing to clean his image, da Rosa joined Club San José
Club San José
Club Deportivo San José is a football club from Oruro, Bolivia.Founded in 1942, they won the 1st division in 1955 , 1995 and Clausura 2007...
in early 2007. At his arrival he became a key player in helping San José obtain the Clausura title. Therefore, he was recognized as the most valuable player by the Bolivian sports media. Now he is he 01 player in Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
.
International career
Since his naturalization, da Rosa has earned 5 caps for the Bolivian national teamBolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
. He scored his first international goal for Bolivia on April 1, 2009, in that memorable victory over Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
by 6-1 in La Paz.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 1, 2009 | Estadio Hernando Siles Estadio Hernando Siles Estadio Hernando Siles is a sports stadium in La Paz, Bolivia. It is the country's largest sports complex with a capacity of 42,000 seated spectators and is named after Hernando Siles Reyes, the 31st President of Bolivia... , La Paz La Paz Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia, as well as the departmental capital of the La Paz Department, and the second largest city in the country after Santa Cruz de la Sierra... , Bolivia Bolivia Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America... |
World Cup 2010 Qualifying |
Club titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 (A) |  The StrongestThe Strongest The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 2003 (C) | The Strongest The Strongest The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 2007 (C) | San José Club San José Club Deportivo San José is a football club from Oruro, Bolivia.Founded in 1942, they won the 1st division in 1955 , 1995 and Clausura 2007... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 2011 (AD) | Bolívar Club Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |