Alex
| Born | 17 June 1982, Niteroi |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 92 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender |
Full name is: Rodrigo Dias da Costa.
Alex joined Chelsea in August 2007 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2013 in October 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santos | 01 Jan 2002 | 01 Jul 2004 | |
| PSV Eindhoven | 01 Jul 2004 | 10 Aug 2007 | |
| Chelsea | 10 Aug 2007 | 27 Jan 2012 | |
| Paris St Germain | 27 Jan 2012 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2003 | USA | 1-1 | Orange Bowl | GOLD CUP | Semi Final |
| 27 Jul 2003 | Mexico | 0-1 | Azteca Stadium | GOLD CUP | Final |
| 07 Jan 2004 | Venezuela | 4-0 | Estadio Municipal de Concepcion | Olympics | South America Group A |
| 09 Jan 2004 | Paraguay | 3-0 | Estadio Municipal de Concepcion | Olympics | South America Group A |
| 11 Jan 2004 | Uruguay | 1-1 | Estadio Municipal de Concepcion | Olympics | South America Group A |
| 15 Jan 2004 | Chile | 1-1 | Estadio Municipal de Concepcion | Olympics | South America Group A |
| 21 Jan 2004 | Argentina | 0-1 | Playa Ancha VALPARAISO | Olympics | South America Final Group |
| 23 Jan 2004 | Chile | 3-1 | Sausalito VINA DEL MAR | Olympics | South America Final Group |
| 25 Jan 2004 | Paraguay | 0-1 | Sausalito VINA DEL MAR | Olympics | South America Final Group |
| 28 Apr 2004 | Hungary | 4-1 | Ferenc Puskas | International | |
| 20 May 2004 | France | 0-0 | Saint Denis PARIS | FIFA Centenary International | |
| 02 Jun 2004 | Argentina | 3-1 | Estadio Magalhaes | World Cup | South America |
| 06 Jun 2004 | Chile | 1-1 | Nacional SANTIAGO | World Cup | South America |
| 11 Jul 2004 | Costa Rica | 4-1 | Universidad de San Agustin | Copa America | Group C |
| 18 Jul 2004 | Mexico | 4-0 | Estadio Miguel Grau | Copa America | Quarter Final |
| 21 Jul 2004 | Uruguay | 1-1 | Nacional LIMA | Copa America | Semi Final |
| 25 Jul 2004 | Argentina | 2-2 | Nacional LIMA | Copa America | Final |
| 07 Sep 2004 | Germany | 1-1 | BERLIN | International | |
| 09 Oct 2004 | Venezuela | 5-2 | Pachenricho Romero Stadium MARACAIBO | World Cup | South America |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Colombia | 0-0 | Estadio Reo Pele | World Cup | South America |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Norway | 1-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 05 Sep 2006 | Wales | 2-0 | White Hart Lane | International | |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Kuwait SC | 4-0 | Kuwait Sports Club Stadium | International | |
| 05 Jun 2007 | Turkey | 0-0 | Westfalenstadion | International | |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Mexico | 0-2 | Polideportivo Cachamay | Copa America | Group B |
| 01 Jul 2007 | Chile | 3-0 | Monumental Juana La Avandazora | Copa America | Group B |
| 04 Jul 2007 | Ecuador | 1-0 | Jose Antonio Anzoategui | Copa America | Group B |
| 07 Jul 2007 | Chile | 6-1 | Jose Antonio Anzoategui | Copa America | Quarter Final |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Uruguay | 2-2 | Jose Encarnacion Stadium | Copa America | Semi Final |
| 15 Jul 2007 | Argentina | 3-0 | Jose Pachencho Romero | Copa America | Final |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Uruguay | 2-1 | Estadio do Morumbi | World Cup | South America Qualifying |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Republic of Ireland | 1-0 | Croke Park | International | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Sweden | 1-0 | Emirates Stadium | International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Brazil | Copa America | 4 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Brazil | FIFA Centenary International | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Brazil | Gold Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | Brazil | International | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Brazil | Olympics | 7 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Brazil | International | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Brazil | Copa America | 6 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Brazil | International | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Brazil | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Brazil | International | 2 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Chelsea | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Chelsea | Premier League | 22 | 6 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Chelsea | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Chelsea | Premier League | 22 | 2 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 9 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Chelsea | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 6 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Chelsea | Premier League | 13 | 3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Chelsea | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Chelsea | Premier League | 12 | 3 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 4 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Chelsea | Carling Cup | 3 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Chelsea | Premier League | 3 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.