Alexander Rodrigues Da Silva, more widely known as Alexander Pato, was born on the 2nd of September, 1989, in Pato Branco, Brazil.
Pato started playing football when he was seven years old, playing indoor soccer.
At just 16 years of age he was the star of the Brazilian championship. In November of 2006 he was chosen to be part of the senior International squad.
In his very first match he needed only one minute to score his first goal.
In his second game he broke an old Pele record becoming the youngest player ever to score in a FIFA tournament. He scored for Brazil's Internacional, who would go on to become World Club Champions that year, beating Ronaldinho's Barcelona in the final.
On the 28th of August, 2007, Milan spent 20 million euros to buy Pato.
In his very first match for Milan he did it again and scored a debut goal on his very first touch of the ball.
In 2008 Pato was called to the Brazilian national side in a friendly against Sweden. Sure enough, he did it again, scoring in his debut match after only being on the field for minutes, joining only a handful of greats to score for Brazil on their debut, alongside the likes of Zico and Pele.
Surely this bright talent is destined to break many football records in a very bright future. At 18 he has already done more than most dream of in a career.
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4 months ago
u really have your facts, nice. i like pato alot. i think his going to be great.
from 4 months ago
Thank you Yahya. This coming season could be his.
4 months ago
Im sure only signed his official professional contract with Ac Milan in February 2008? Am I right S?
from 4 months ago
Reply below. Thanks for reading.
4 months ago
Well, the sourse of my info regarding the signing is dated Dec.2007. Perhaps it only became official in Feb. 2008. I`m really not 100% sure. I`ll check with the CBF and get back to you.
from 4 months ago
Salo-the reason is: Due to Italian football regulations regarding non-EU minors, Pato was unable to play official matches for Milan until January 3, 2008.
4 months ago
source....sorry about my spelling
4 months ago
hey this is a great article full of info. And I like your dedication to getting all the facts right. Nice job. He is going to be one hell of a player.
4 months ago
I heard that Milan kept the press away from their training ground just to protect Pato. Is that right? He seems incredibly talented though.
from 4 months ago
I`m not really sure but it`s quite possible. They are a bit protective of their investment.
4 months ago
Surely one for the future,Milan are lucky to have him..Thanks for Sharing S!
from 4 months ago
Thanks Salaar
4 months ago
He started at seven ??
Too late for a Brazilian I guess.....
4 months ago
Hi people,
I'm Internacional supporter, and I see with my eyes what Pato can do and I say: amazing.
See the goals of Pato first game on International professional squad, against Palmeiras in 2006, when he haves only 16 years old:
http://www.4shared.com/file/6513716/c2179f01/2006-11-26_Palmeiras_1_x_4_Inter_-_gols_teledomingo.html
Best regards,
Vamo Inter!
from 4 months ago
Inter rules!! Most professional squad in Brazil if not the only. I am thinking of becoming a paying partner.
Vamo Inter!!!!!
4 months ago
I'm Inter partner since 2006, be a partner is a important thing to a Internacional supporter... is a happiness be part of this club!
You live away from Brasil?
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