Alex Monteiro de Lima
Alex Monteiro de Lima, simply known as Alex, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for side.Career
Alex began his career in the youth system of Grêmio Mauaense. In 2008, he left Brazil to sign with FC Wohlen in Switzerland. During the 2009/10 season he was loaned to Gossau. He returned to Wohlen the following season and became a regular starter for the club as he made 48 league appearances and scored six goals in two seasons.
On April 26, 2012, Alex signed a deal with Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. He officially joined the squad on June 27, 2012 with the opening of the summer transfer window. As of April 13, 2015 he was traded to the Houston Dynamo.
Alex was released by Houston at the end of their 2017 season. He later signed for K League 2 side Suwon FC.
Personal life
Alex received his U.S. green card in June 2014. This qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.
