Alonso (footballer)
Alonso Ferreira de Matos (born 11 August 1980 in Montes Claros), simply known as Alonso is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Villa Nova Atlético Clube. He signed with Marítimo for the Portuguese outfit from rivals C.D. Nacional in 2009 and marked his debut with a goal from the penalty-spot in a 1–1 against Benfica. Alonso previously played for Cruzeiro, Fluminense, Criciúma and Paysandu in the Campeonato Brasileiro. He moved to Portugal in July 2004, where he spent five seasons with C.D. Nacional.