Alexandre Pato

Although the player is relatively young and new to the professional football scene, Alexandre Pato is one of the most dangerous strikers today. Born and raised around the strong culture of Brazilian football, Alexandre Pato is growing into a future striker feared by many of his opponents. He now plays for AC Milan, and had caused several stirs on any opposing team’s defensive line. He even scored a nice goal when his national team, Brazil, faces Sweden in 2010 World Cup qualifying round.

Born September 2nd, 1989 in Pato Branco, Brazil, Pato posses the one skill needed to by any fine striker: superb first touch. His speed and reaction are simply amazing, allowing him to adapt and cope with any possible situation within seconds after receiving a pass. This is exactly what makes him a superb striker in the beginning.

Now that he plays for AC Milan, Pato has all the required resources to transform himself into a sharp striker. Playing against some of the best teams in the Serie A Italian League, Pato gets the chances of facing some of the best defensive players in the world; he simply gets the chance to test his attacking skills to the limit and grow his playing style even further.

It is not strange at all to see Alexandre Pato being one of the most mentioned names in the near future, especially with the 2010 World Cup closing in. Playing at such a majestic football event at his current age, Pato is bound to get all the recognitions he deserves.