Alexander Doni
First Name Alexander
Surname Doni
Squad Number 32
Position Goalkeeper
Height 1.94m
Weight 91 kg
D.O.B. 22 Oct 1979
Town of Birth Jundiaí
Country of Birth Brazil
Nationality Brazil
Total Appearances 4
Total Goals 0
 
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Liverpool announced the signing of Brazilian international goalkeeper Alexander Doni from AS Roma in July 2011.

He became the second Brazilian stopper to sign for the Reds following in the footsteps of Diego Cavalieri.

Doni joins compatriots Lucas and Fabio Aurelio at Anfield, and he also played alongside Alberto Aquilani and former Red John Arne Riise at AS Roma.

Born in Jundai, Sao Paulo, the 'keeper also holds an Italian passport.

He started his career in his native Brazil with Corinthians before spells with Santos and Cruzeiro.

The veteran joined Roma in 2005 from Brazilian side Juventude but was understudy to Julio Sergio prior to his arrival at Anfield, making 16 league appearances for Roma during 2010-11.

Doni also has 10 caps for Brazil - the first was won against Turkey in Dortmund, Germany, on June 5, 2007.

He played a major role in helping his country win the 2007 Copa America, saving two penalties in the semi-final against Uruguay before Brazil went on to beat Argentina in the final.

Doni has a wealth of experience having made over 150 appearances in Serie A and provides quality back-up for Pepe Reina.

 

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