Alanzinho

Alan Carlos Gomes da Costa (born 22 February 1983), commonly known as Alanzinho, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

His former clubs include Flamengo (2002–2003), America-RJ (2004), Paranoá (2005) and Stabæk (2005–2009).

Stabæk
Alanzinho played an important part during Stabæk's title winning season in 2008, winning both NISO's player of the year award – an award where every league player cast a vote – and the Kniksen midfield of the year award.

On 15 May 2008, Alanzinho penned a three-year deal with Stabæk.

Trabzonspor
On 27 January 2009, Stabæk officially confirmed that they had agreed with Trabzonspor and that Alanzinho was free to go to Turkey to undergo a medical and agree on personal terms. He signed an official contract for Trabzonspor on 28 January 2009, his contract lasts for $3 1/2$ years until the summer of 2012.

He scored his first goal against Galatasaray.

Balıkesirspor
In July 2014, Alanzinho signed a contract with newly promoted team Balıkesirspor. The contract was for two years.

Honours
Stabæk
 * Tippeligaen: 2008

Trabzonspor
 * Turkish Cup: 2010
 * Turkish Super Cup: 2010

Individual
 * Kniksen Award: Midfielder of the Year in 2007, Midfielder of the Year in 2008
 * NISO Player's player of the year Award