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Alex Teixeira (Alex Teixeira Santos) was born on 6 January, 1990 in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, is a Brazilian footballer (born 1990). Discover Alex Teixeira's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 34 years old?
| Popular As |
Alex Teixeira Santos |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
6 January, 1990 |
| Birthday |
6 January |
| Birthplace |
Duque de Caxias, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 34 years old group.
Alex Teixeira Height, Weight & Measurements
At 34 years old, Alex Teixeira height is 1.73 m and Weight 68 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.73 m |
| Weight |
68 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Alex Teixeira's Wife?
His wife is Thaís Cristina (m. 2014)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Thaís Cristina (m. 2014) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Alex Teixeira Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alex Teixeira worth at the age of 34 years old? Alex Teixeira’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Alex Teixeira's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Alex Teixeira Social Network
Timeline
On 23 October, he came on as a substitute for Vitaliy Vitsenets in the 46th minute and scored the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Vorskla Poltava in the 57th minute, before being sent off after 63 minutes for a second bookable offence.
He came on as a 64th minute replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan but could not prevent Shakhtar from losing 3–1 to Dynamo Kyiv.
This loss prevented Shakhtar from winning the treble for the second year in a row, although they did manage to recapture the Ukrainian Premier League title and the Ukrainian Cup.
Teixeira's first goal of the season came on 24 July in a 2–1 league victory over Karpaty Lviv.
He was a 65th minute replacement for Ilsinho.
His final appearance of the season came on 9 May in a 3–2 win against Tavryia Simferopol.
He ended the season with three appearances for the club, all of which came in the league.
He replaced Willian in the 77th minute of Shakhtar's 2–0 Ukrainian Cup final victory against Dynamo Kyiv.
He made 39 appearances for the club, 26 of which came in the league, and scored six goals, with five in the league, as Shakhtar secured the treble (League, Ukrainian Cup, and Super Cup).
Teixeira's first match of the season came in the Super Cup.
Alex Teixeira Santos (born 6 January 1990) is a Brazilian professional footballer who most recently played as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama.
Teixeira began his career at Vasco da Gama, playing for the youth team from 1999 to 2007.
He was promoted to the senior team for the 2008 season.
Teixeira was promoted to the senior squad for the tour of Dubai in January 2008.
On 11 May 2008, he made his league debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Internacional at the age of 18.
His first goal for the club came on 28 June 2008 when he scored a brace in a 4–2 victory over Ipatinga.
On 22 August, he netted the only goal in a 1–0 victory over Portuguesa.
Teixeira began his career with Vasco da Gama, making his debut for the senior team at the age of 18, before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk in November 2009.
He spent seven years at the club, scoring 89 goals in 222 appearances, while winning the Ukrainian Premier League five times.
On 8 February 2009, Teixeira was sent off in a Campeonato Carioca match against Fluminense.
He scored his first Série B goal in a 2–1 defeat to Bahia on 25 July 2009.
On 13 November 2009, he scored his final goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over América.
He made his final appearance for the club on 28 November in a 2–0 defeat to Ipatinga.
At the end of the season, Vasco were promoted back to the Série A after winning the league by a seven-point margin over the second-place team.
This was Texeira's first, and only, trophy during his time with Vasco.
On 21 December 2009, at the age of 19, he left Vasco da Gama to join Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, joining for a fee of around €6 million on a five-year deal.
In total with Vasco, he made 92 appearances for the club, scoring 14 times, including 51 league appearances with 11 goals.
Shakhtar won the 2009–10 Ukrainian Premier League by a six-point margin over second-placed Dynamo Kyiv, giving Teixeira his first trophy as a Shakhtar player.
Teixeira made his debut for the club on 20 March 2010.
He started a Ukrainian Premier League match against Zorya Luhansk before being taken off for compatriot Ilsinho after 55 minutes.
Shakhtar won the match 2–0.
His home debut came on 25 April in a 3–0 victory over Chornomorets Odesa.
On 4 July 2010, Teixeira came on as a 68th-minute replacement for Jádson in Shakhtar's 7–1 Ukrainian Super Cup victory over Tavriya Simferopol.
His European debut came in a 1–0 UEFA Champions League group stage victory over Partizan on 15 September.
He scored his first goal for the club on 3 October in injury time against Dynamo Kyiv in a 2–0 win.
Shakhtar ended the 2011–12 Ukrainian Premier League as champions with 79 points, four ahead of nearest rivals Dynamo Kyiv, marking Teixeira's third league title in three seasons with the club.
He scored the first goal in Shakhtar's 2–1 extra time victory over Metalurh Donetsk in the 2012 Ukrainian Cup final.
In February 2016, he transferred to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning for an Asian record transfer fee of €50 million.
Internationally, Teixeira has been capped at under-17 and under-20 level for Brazil.
Vasco were relegated at the end of the season, finishing in 18th position with 40 points, finishing four points off safety.
