Fernando José Ribeiro Alexandre (born 2 August 1985) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder.
He was an essential figure in midfield, as the side finished in a comfortable mid-table position in spite of serious financial difficulties.
In late June 2009, after Estrela were relegated off-court, Alexandre moved to S.C. Braga on a free transfer and a four-year contract.
[2] He still participated in one league match with the Minho team, playing 25 minutes in a 2–1 away win against Sporting CP[3] but, just hours before the August transfer window closed, was sent on loan to Leixões S.C. also of the top flight,[4] remaining on loan the following two years but with S.C.
[5][6] On 4 July 2013, Académica de Coimbra completed the signing of Alexandre, with the free agent penning a one-year contract and reuniting with his former Olhanense manager Sérgio Conceição.