André Luiz (footballer, born 1980)

André Luiz Silva do Nascimento (born 27 January 1980), or simply André Luiz, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

André Luiz
Personal information
Full name André Luiz Silva do Nascimento
Date of birth (1980-01-27) 27 January 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth São João del Rei, Brazil
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Cruzeiro
2001 Ipatinga
2002 Tupi
2003–2005 Atlético Mineiro 72 (5)
2005–2013 Nancy 199 (16)
2013 Palmeiras 21 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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André Luiz was born in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais State. He played for Tupi Minas before transferred to Clube Atlético Mineiro in 2003.

He signed by AS Nancy in summer 2005. He won 2006 Coupe de la Ligue.

He acquired French nationality by naturalization in May 2009.[1]

Honours

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Nancy

Palmeiras

References

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  1. ^ Bouchafra-Hennequin, Ismaël. "France : Le Brésilien André Luiz naturalisé". Le blog d'Ismaël Bouchafra-Hennequin (in French). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Nancy - Nice : compo des équipes". ogcnice.com. 22 April 2006. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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