Alex de Souza

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Alex de Souza's career is marked by a rare combination of club and international success. He is the highest-scoring foreign player in Süper Lig history, a record that underscores his impact at Fenerbahçe. Winning the Copa América twice with Brazil, including once as captain, places him among the most decorated midfielders of his generation. His bronze statue outside Fenerbahçe's stadium is a testament to the deep bond he forged with the club's supporters. Few foreign players have achieved such iconic status in Turkish football, and his legacy as a creative playmaker and leader remains unmatched.

AwardsAlex de Souza won two Copa América titles with Brazil (1999 and 2004, the latter as captain). At club level, he claimed the Copa Libertadores (1999) and Copa do Brasil (1998) with Palmeiras, the Brazilian Triple Crown with Cruzeiro in 2003, and multiple Süper Lig and Turkish Cup titles with Fenerbahçe. Individually, he holds the record as the highest-scoring foreign player in Süper Lig history.

Honours & Distinctions

Bronze statue at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Fenerbahçe·2014

A bronze statue of Alex was erected outside Fenerbahçe's home stadium, a rare honour for a foreign player.

Display in Fenerbahçe Museum

Fenerbahçe·2014

His playing equipment is exhibited in the club museum.

Records & Feats

Highest-scoring foreign player in Süper Lig history

Career Milestone·2012

Scored 136 goals in 245 Süper Lig appearances for Fenerbahçe, a record for a foreign player in the Turkish top flight.

Scored Fenerbahçe's 1000th league goal

Career Milestone·2007

Scored the club's 1000th league goal in Süper Lig history, also scoring a hat-trick in the same match.

Scored Fenerbahçe's 3000th all-competition goal

Career Milestone·2008

Scored the club's 3000th goal across all competitions.