Alex da Silva (footballer, born 1983)

Alexandre Afonso da Silva (born 15 August 1983), known as Alex da Silva or simply Alex, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Career
He signed a 3-year contract with Marília in July 2005, but on loan to Santos until the end of 2005 season. In July 2006, he joined K.R.C. Genk but his contract was disbanded in July 2009 and than on 22 July 2009 K. Sint-Truidense V.V. signed the Brazilian midfielder on a free transfer until June 2010. In August 2010 the Brazilian midfielder joined Enosis Neon Paralimni. In May 2011, he transferred to Omonia for a fee of €150,000. In January 2012, he moved to AEK Larnaca.