Alan Patrick (footballer)
A technically gifted Brazilian playmaker whose vision and creativity have defined midfield battles for clubs in Ukraine, Brazil, and the Middle East.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: May 13·Millennials
Biography
Alan Patrick's football journey is one of exported Brazilian flair. Emerging from the famed academy of Santos, where he played alongside Neymar, his early promise was spotted by European scouts. His move to Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk in 2011 began a defining decade-long chapter. In Donetsk, he evolved from a promising talent into a continental operator, his clever passing and set-piece mastery becoming a feature of a team that dominated Ukrainian football. He collected league titles and cups regularly, adapting his game to the physical demands of Eastern European football while retaining his innate South American inventiveness. After a successful return to Brazil with Internacional, where he became a fan favorite, he embarked on a new challenge in the United Arab Emirates, continuing to pull the strings in midfield with the same intelligent economy he has displayed throughout his career.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alan was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Alan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won eight Ukrainian Premier League titles as a key creative player for Shakhtar Donetsk.
- Lifted the Ukrainian Cup six times during his tenure with Shakhtar.
- Helped Shakhtar Donetsk win the UEFA Europa League in the 2019-20 season.
- Returned to Brazil in 2021 and quickly became a pivotal starter for Sport Club Internacional.
Did You Know?
He made his professional debut for Santos FC in 2010, coming on as a substitute for the legendary Paulo Henrique Ganso.
He played alongside Neymar in the Santos youth teams and early senior side.
Despite being a midfielder, he is known for having a powerful and accurate long-range shot.
He holds a Portuguese passport, which facilitated his move to European football.
“My game is about creating space and finding the final pass.”
