Andre Alves Cruz Brazilian footballer, defender Date of Birth: 20.09.1968 Country: Brazil

Content:

1. Early Life and Club Career
2. European Clubs
3. Career Highlights
4. Club Success

Early Life and Club Career

André Cruz was born in Piracicaba, Brazil, in 1968. He began his footballing journey at Ponte Preta's academy, making his professional debut for the club in 1987. In 1990, he joined Flamengo and played a key role in their Copa do Brasil triumph that year.

European Clubs

Later that year, Cruz embarked on his European adventure by signing for Belgian club Standard Liège. With Standard, he lifted the Belgian Cup in the 1992/1993 season.

Career Highlights

Cruz's career reached significant heights, both at the club and international levels.

Club Success

Copa do Brasil: 1990 (Flamengo)
Belgian Cup: 1993 (Standard Liège)
Serie A: 1999 (Lazio)
Primeira Liga: 2000, 2002 (Porto)
Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2000 (Porto)
Taça de Portugal: 2002 (Porto)
International Achievements
Olympic Games Silver Medal: 1988
FIFA World Cup Silver Medal: 1998
Pan American Games Gold Medal: 1987
Copa América Winner: 1989

Football

Bernard Lama	Kevin Gallacher	Hugo Ibarra
Gianmarco Zigoni	Andre Alves dos Santos	Marsell Yansen