Magno Alves de Araújo (born 13 January 1976) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

He came to occupy the position of the highest scorer in world football among active players, He came to occupy the position of the highest scorer in world football among active players, which generated the nickname "The Magnate".

Between 1998 and 2003, he made 265 appearances and scored 111 goals for Fluminense as a striker, winning the Rio State Championship in 2002.

[citation needed] He joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad after being sent away by Gamba Osaka due to disciplinary problems.

[citation needed] In July 2010, he signed a contract with Brazilian club Ceará.