Pedro Alves da Silva
Encyclopedia
Pedro Alves da Silva is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Portimonense S.C.
on loan from Sporting Clube de Portugal, as a right defender.
, Figueirense Futebol Clube
and Esporte Clube Vitória
(the latter two on loan). In 2005, he was loaned to Sport Club Internacional
, then had his first experience abroad, with Portugal
's Académica de Coimbra.
In October 2006, Silva was signed by Iraty Sport Club
, with his rights being de facto controlled by an investment company. He was subsequently loaned to Santos FC and Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
.
Moving abroad again, Silva joined another Portuguese outfit, Sporting Clube de Portugal. Severely injured in his first season, he eventually won the battle for first-choice status with veteran Abel
, midway through 2008–09, with both sharing duties in the following campaign.
On 21 March 2009, Silva started in the season's Portuguese League Cup final against Lisbon
neighbours S.L. Benfica (1–1 after 120 minutes). In the 72nd minute of the game, a controversial penalty kick
was awarded and he was sent off
for a second bookable offense; after the eventual penalty shootout loss, the player refused to hang up his runner-up medal, throwing it onto the pitch immediately.
In August 2009, Sporting acquired the remaining 50% of Silva's rights from Iraty, by selling Rodrigo Tiuí's 50% to the investment group. On 30 August 2010, after being second or third-choice in 2009–10, he was loaned to Portimonense SC
.
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 Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense Sporting Clube is a Portuguese football team based in Portimão. Founded on 14 August 1914, the club is one of the few professional clubs in the Algarve region, and currently plays in second division....
on loan from Sporting Clube de Portugal, as a right defender.
Football career
During his Brazil career, Silva represented, at first Sociedade Esportiva PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
, Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube
Figueirense Futebol Clube, also known as Figueirense, is a Brazilian football team in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.-History:In 1921, the club was founded as Figueirense Foot-ball Club. The club is named Figueirense after the neighborhood where it is located, in Centro neighborhood). Figueirense...
and Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória
Esporte Clube Vitória, usually known simply as Vitória, is a Brazilian football team from Salvador in Bahia, founded on May 13, 1899.Vitória's home games are played at the club's own stadium . They play in red and black horizontal striped shirts, black shorts and black socks...
(the latter two on loan). In 2005, he was loaned to Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
, then had his first experience abroad, with Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
's Académica de Coimbra.
In October 2006, Silva was signed by Iraty Sport Club
Iraty Sport Club
Iraty Sport Club, or Iraty as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Irati in Paraná, founded on April 21, 1914.Home stadium is the Coronel Emílio Gomes stadium, capacity 8,000.-History:...
, with his rights being de facto controlled by an investment company. He was subsequently loaned to Santos FC and Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
.
Moving abroad again, Silva joined another Portuguese outfit, Sporting Clube de Portugal. Severely injured in his first season, he eventually won the battle for first-choice status with veteran Abel
Abel Ferreira
Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira, simply Abel , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a right defender.-Football career:After emerging through hometown side F.C...
, midway through 2008–09, with both sharing duties in the following campaign.
On 21 March 2009, Silva started in the season's Portuguese League Cup final against Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
neighbours S.L. Benfica (1–1 after 120 minutes). In the 72nd minute of the game, a controversial penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
was awarded and he was 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....
for a second bookable offense; after the eventual penalty shootout loss, the player refused to hang up his runner-up medal, throwing it onto the pitch immediately.
In August 2009, Sporting acquired the remaining 50% of Silva's rights from Iraty, by selling Rodrigo Tiuí's 50% to the investment group. On 30 August 2010, after being second or third-choice in 2009–10, he was loaned to Portimonense SC
Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense Sporting Clube is a Portuguese football team based in Portimão. Founded on 14 August 1914, the club is one of the few professional clubs in the Algarve region, and currently plays in second division....
.
Honours
- Bahia State LeagueCampeonato BaianoThe Campeonato Baiano is the football league of the state of Bahia, Brazil. The championship has been played since 1905 without interruption.-2008 format:First stage:...
: 2004 - Rio Grande do Sul State LeagueCampeonato GaúchoThe Campeonato da Primeira Divisão de Futebol Profissional da FGF is the top tier of the footballleague of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.-Clubs:Clubs qualified to Campeonato Gaúcho Primeira Divisão 2011.*Canoas*Caxias...
: 2005 - São Paulo State LeagueCampeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
: 2007