Afonso Alves
Brazilian footballer
1981 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Brazilian footballer
Born
January 30, 1981
Age
~45 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
association football player
BrazilBorn in Belo Horizonte
1981
Born in Belo Horizonte (1981-01-30)
Present
Age ~45
About
Afonso Alves Martins Júnior, better known as Afonso Alves, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented Atlético Mineiro, Örgryte, Malmö FF, Heerenveen, Middlesbrough, Al-Sadd, Al-Rayyan and Al-Gharafa during a career that spanned between 2001 and 2013. He won eight caps and scored one goal for the Brazil national team, and helped his country win the 2007 Copa América.
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Who is Afonso Alves?+
Afonso Alves Martins Júnior, better known as Afonso Alves, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented Atlético Mineiro, Örgryte, Malmö FF, Heerenveen, Middlesbrough, Al-Sadd, Al-Rayyan and Al-Gharafa during a career that spanned between 2001 and 2013. He wo
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso Alves born?+
Afonso Alves was born on January 30, 1981.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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