{"id":56141,"date":"2014-12-08T13:29:06","date_gmt":"2014-12-08T11:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/?p=56141"},"modified":"2014-12-08T13:29:06","modified_gmt":"2014-12-08T11:29:06","slug":"fenerbahce-legend-alex-de-souza-retires-from-football-56141","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/fenerbahce-legend-alex-de-souza-retires-from-football-56141\/","title":{"rendered":"Fenerbahce legend Alex de Souza retires from football"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Alex de Souza, the former captain of Turkish team Fenerbahce, ended his professional football career after a league match against Bahia on Sunday.<\/h1>\n

Alex was playing for Brazilian Serie A club Coritiba, which won last Sunday\u2019s match 3-2.<\/p>\n

The 37-year old attacking midfielder thanked his fans during the ceremony held before the match and was given a plaque as well.<\/p>\n

Fans in the stands cheered him during the match and saw their skipper off with thank you banners.<\/p>\n

Flags of the teams that had played for previously, including Turkish club Fenerbahce, were also seen in the stadium.<\/p>\n

After each goal, Coritiba players celebrated with their soon to be retired captain.<\/p>\n

Subbed out in the 87th minute of play, the Brazilian veteran left the pitch in tears while fans applauded him.<\/p>\n

In response to the fans’ ovation, Alex saluted them after the match.<\/p>\n

Starting his 19-year professional career at his hometown team Coritiba in 1995, Alex played for many Brazilian clubs such as Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro.<\/p>\n

In 2004, the Brazilian footballer was transferred to one of the biggest football clubs in Turkey, Fenerbahce, where he became one of the Istanbul giants’ legends as well as a fan favorite.<\/p>\n

Alex de Souza scored 421 goals in 1030 matches and produced a total of 363 assists over his career.<\/p>\nError, group does not exist! Check your syntax! (ID: 9)<\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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