Alex Sandro
A marauding left-back whose explosive pace and technical skill made him a defensive cornerstone for Juventus during their domestic dynasty.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: January 26·Millennials
Biography
Alex Sandro carved out a reputation as one of the most complete full-backs of his generation, a Brazilian export who excelled in the tactical rigor of European football. His rise took him from Santos in Brazil to Porto in Portugal, where his potent combination of defensive solidity and attacking width caught the eye of Italian giants Juventus. In Turin, he became a fundamental piece of the squad that dominated Serie A, forming a formidable flank partnership and providing relentless energy up and down the left side. While his international career with Brazil has seen fierce competition for his position, his club tenure is defined by consistency, intelligence, and the modern requirement for a defender to be a primary attacking outlet.
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.
Alex 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 Alex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Alex'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 five consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus from 2016 to 2020.
- Won four Coppa Italia titles and two Supercoppa Italiana titles with Juventus.
- Was named in the Serie A Team of the Year for the 2017–18 season.
- Won the Primeira Liga and the UEFA Europa League with FC Porto in 2011.
Did You Know?
He is commonly known by his first and middle name, Alex Sandro, to avoid confusion with other Brazilian footballers named Alex.
He made his senior debut for Brazil in 2011, but did not become a regular starter until several years later.
He is left-footed but is capable of playing on either side of the defense.
“My role is to defend first, then join the attack with precision.”
