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André Luiz (footballer, born 1974)

André Luiz (footballer, born 1974)

Brazilian footballer

André Luiz Moreira (born 14 November 1974 in São Paulo), known as just André Luiz, is a Brazilian former footballer who most recently played as an attacking midfielder for San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer.

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Career

Club

André Luiz began his career in 1993, and played in Brazil for clubs including São Paulo, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Fluminense. He relocated to Europe 2001 and subsequently played in Spain for Tenerife, and in France for Olympique de Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain FC and AC Ajaccio.

He won the CONMEBOL Supercup, Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 1993, two Recopa in 1993 and 1994, and São Paulo State Championship in 1997.

André Luiz signed with San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer on 31 July 2009.[1][2] He stayed with the club through the 2011 season. In 2012, he finished his career as a soccer player because a knee injury.

Andre Luiz is currently head coach of San Jose Earthquakes u14/academy.

International

André Luiz has played 19 matches and scored two goals for the Brazilian team. He won bronze medal at 1996 Summer Olympics.

References

  1. [1]
    San Jose Earthquakes Media Relations, Quakes announce Moreira signing, retrieved 31 July 2009[permanent dead link]
  2. [2]
    "Quakes announce Moreira signing". MLS. 23 January 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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