Alemão , of its true name Ricardo Rogério de Brito , was a Football Brazilian or born the November 22nd 1961 with Lavras (). He played defensive medium, in particular with Botafogo FR, Naples Soccer and the team of Brazil.

Career of player

In club

• 1980 - 1980: Fabril ()
• 1981 - 1987: ()
• 1987 - 1988: (Spain)
• 1988 - 1992: (Italy)
• 1992 - 1994: (Italy)
• 1994 - 1996: ()
• 1996 - 1996: Volta Redonda ()

With Naples Soccer it was champion of Italy and gained a UEFA Cup, a cut of Italy and a Supercoupe of Italy. All these titles were obtained in company Diego Maradona.

It was named “Brazilian money Balloon” in 1985.

In national team

Alemão had 39 selections (3 nonofficial) with the team of Brazil and marked 6 goals.

Prize list

• Victorious of the UEFA Cup in 1989 with Naples Soccer
• Victorious of the cut of Italy in 1989 with Naples Soccer
• Champion of Italy in 1990 with Naples Soccer
• Victorious of the Supercoupe of Italy in 1991 with Naples Soccer
• Victorious of Recopa of South America: in 1994 with São Paulo FC
• Victorious of Conmebol in 1994 with São Paulo FC