Diego Alves Carreira
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Diego Alves Carreira known as Alves, is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Valencia CF
in Spain
, as a goalkeeper.
, Alves moved to UD Almería
on 24 July 2007, as the Andalusia
ns had just achieved a first ever La Liga
promotion.
Initially the backup to another newly signed, David Cobeño
, Alves eventually became the undisputed starter, helping the club overachieve for a final 8th place in the league, with notable performances against, among others, Real Madrid
.
After Cobeño left for Rayo Vallecano
in August 2008, Alves remained first choice during 2008–09, but suffered an injury in the final stretch of the campaign. Fully recovered for the start of the following campaign
, he played in all the matches and minutes (safe for 30 minutes against Valencia CF
, after he had been sent off
, and the last round against Sevilla FC
, as Almería was already saved from relegation); even before the campaign had ended, speculation was ripe regarding his future.
On 20 November 2010, Alves was in goal as Almería lost 0–8 at home against FC Barcelona
, a defeat which cost manager Juan Manuel Lillo
his post. In mid-May 2011, after Almería's top flight relegation
, Valencia chairman Manuel Llorente confirmed the signing of the player.
for the season
's UEFA Champions League
. He backed-up Vicente Guaita
in the league, however.
Alves also appeared in the second Champions League group stage match, at home to Chelsea
, where he had a series of superb saves, including a string of three in two minutes — two point-blank against Ramires
and Fernando Torres
, and a third when Valencia man Víctor Ruiz accidentally diverted the ensuing corner towards his own goal — in an eventual 1–1 draw.
at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing
, as backup to Renan
. He did not receive any playing time as the national team went on to get a bronze medal
.
Alves made his debut for the full side on 10 November 2011, in a friendly
with Gabon
. He also played four days later, against Egypt.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
in Spain
Spain
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, as a goalkeeper.
Brazil / Almería
Having started professionally at Clube Atlético MineiroClube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
, Alves moved to UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
on 24 July 2007, as the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
ns had just achieved a first ever La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
promotion.
Initially the backup to another newly signed, David Cobeño
David Cobeño
David Cobeño Iglesias is a Spanish footballer who plays for Rayo Vallecano as a goalkeeper.-Football career:Cobeño graduated in the youth squads of local Rayo Vallecano. After one season with lowly SD Ponferradina, he was bought by Real Madrid, spending 2005–06 in Segunda División with its B...
, Alves eventually became the undisputed starter, helping the club overachieve for a final 8th place in the league, with notable performances against, among others, Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
.
After Cobeño left for Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
in August 2008, Alves remained first choice during 2008–09, but suffered an injury in the final stretch of the campaign. Fully recovered for the start of the following campaign
2009–10 La Liga
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, he played in all the matches and minutes (safe for 30 minutes against Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, after he had been sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
, and the last round against Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, as Almería was already saved from relegation); even before the campaign had ended, speculation was ripe regarding his future.
On 20 November 2010, Alves was in goal as Almería lost 0–8 at home against FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
, a defeat which cost manager Juan Manuel Lillo
Juan Manuel Lillo
Juan Manuel 'Juanma' Lillo Díez is a Spanish football manager.Having entered the coaching business before his 20s, Lillo became the youngest manager ever to coach a La Liga side, having taken over UD Salamanca at not yet 30.-Manager career:Lillo began coaching local team Amaroz KE at just 16 and,...
his post. In mid-May 2011, after Almería's top flight relegation
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, Valencia chairman Manuel Llorente confirmed the signing of the player.
Valencia
Alves made his official debut for the Che on 13 September 2011, in a 0–0 away draw against K.R.C. GenkK.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
for the season
2011–12 UEFA Champions League
The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany...
's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. He backed-up Vicente Guaita
Vicente Guaita
Vicente Guaita Panadero is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia CF as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
in the league, however.
Alves also appeared in the second Champions League group stage match, at home to Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, where he had a series of superb saves, including a string of three in two minutes — two point-blank against Ramires
Ramires
Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China...
and Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team as a striker....
, and a third when Valencia man Víctor Ruiz accidentally diverted the ensuing corner towards his own goal — in an eventual 1–1 draw.
International career
Alves was chosen to represent BrazilBrazil Olympic football team
Brazil Olympic football team represents Brazil in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three overage players. The team is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation...
at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, as backup to Renan
Renan Brito Soares
Renan Brito Soares or simply Renan , is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Internacional.- Career :...
. He did not receive any playing time as the national team went on to get a bronze medal
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate...
.
Alves made his debut for the full side on 10 November 2011, in a friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
with Gabon
Gabon national football team
The Gabon national football team, nicknamed Azingo Nationale, is the national team of Gabon and is controlled by the Fédération Gabonaise de Football...
. He also played four days later, against Egypt.
Club
Atlético Mineiro- Brazilian Second DivisionCampeonato Brasileiro Série BThe Série B is the second division of Brazilian football. It is played by 20 teams. However, the competition format has changed almost every year since it first occurred, in 1971. In some years, it was not played altogether...
: 2006 - Minas Gerais State ChampionshipCampeonato MineiroCampeonato Mineiro is the state football league of the state of Minas Gerais and is controlled by the Minas Gerais Football Federation FMF ....
: 2007
Country
- Summer Olympic GamesSummer Olympic GamesThe Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
: Bronze medalBronze medalA bronze medal is a medal awarded to the third place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, etc. The practice of awarding bronze third place medals began at the 1904 Olympic Games in St...
2008Football at the 2008 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate...