Alexander Kamianecky (born 9 December 1945) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a defender.
Early life Kamianecky was born in Hamburg, Germany to Ukrainian refugees. In 1947, when he was two years old, the family emigrated to Brazil.
Club career Kamianecky was nicknamed the "Champion of Fair Play" for never injuring an opposing player, and was awarded the Prêmio Belfort Duarte for going ten years without receiving a red card. He spent twelve years with Brazilian side America-RJ. In 1979, he signed for Brazilian side Sport, with a clause in his contract that stated he could choose not to play against his former club, America-RJ. He is honored on the Maracanã Walk of Fame.
International career In 1973, Kamianecky represented a World XI against the Brazil national team.
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