André Alves da Cruz (born 20 September 1968) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He played for several clubs in Brazil and Europe, and also represented the Brazil national team, taking part in the 1989 and 1995 Copa América tournaments, and the 1998 FIFA World Cup, as well as the 1987 Pan American Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Club career Cruz began his playing career with Brazilian clubs Ponte Preta and Flamengo, before moving to play football in Europe. He initially joined Belgian club Standard Liège, but later also played in Italy, where he represented Napoli, AC Milan, and Torino. He subsequently joined Portuguese side Sporting CP, before moving back to Brazil, where he played with Goiás and Internacional before ending his career.
International career André Cruz made 47 appearances (12 in non-official matches) with the Brazil national team between 1988 and 1998. With the Brazil under-20 side, he won a gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis, and a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul; he was a member of the Brazil senior team that won the 1989 Copa América the following year. He was included in the Brazilian team that won the 1995 Umbro Cup and which finished runners-up in the 1995 Copa América; he was later also a member of the Brazilian squad that finished runners-up in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Honours Flamengo Copa do Brasil: 1990
Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 2003
Standard Liège Belgian Cup: 1992–93
AC Milan Serie A: 1998–99
Sporting SuperLiga: 1999–2000, 2001–02 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2000 Taça de Portugal: 2001–02
Brazil Pan American Games Gold Medal: 1987 Summer Olympic Silver Medal: 1988 Copa América: 1989; runner-up 1995 Umbro Cup: 1995 FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1998
Individual DH The Best Standard Liège Team Ever: 2020
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