In a neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Alain Lima was born.
The Brazilian boy who embraces the sky of his city.
In one of the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, Alain Lima was born in 1997. The Brazilian boy whose dreams embraced the horizon of his city. There, among the corridors from which the names of Brazilian Samba stars emerged, was present one of the top scorers in the First Division League (FDL) Yelo of Professional Clubs, Alain Lima.
Since his childhood, he used to walk through the streets of the neighborhood, carrying a football between his feet, imitating the stars of the game that he watched on TV. His talent was clear. Every time he touched the ball, he would shine like the sun on a bright morning.
His career began at the Vasco da Gama academy in 2008, where he spent long hours training, running after the ball, scoring goals, and achieving victories with his teammates. Over time, he attracted the attention of coaches, which led to his transfer to Volta Redonda, where his professional journey began. He signed his first professional contract in 2015, extending to 2019. During these years, he was loaned out to other clubs.
Challenges:
But the road wasn’t easy. He faced numerous challenges, including injuries, limited opportunities to participate, and fierce competition. However, he possessed a strong will and unwavering determination, proving his worth and signing a loan deal with Flamengo after his impressive performances with his club. This was an opportunity to showcase his skills to a larger audience. With each match, his passion for the game grew, proving to everyone that he deserved his place in the world of football. Several professional offers competed for him from within his country and abroad, including loan deals to Las Lens, FC Junior, FC Blue Web, and Vilanova, before receiving an external contract from the Turkish League
Professional abroad:
After several local experiences in his home country, he received an offer from the Austrian league through FC St. Pölten, which he joined in 2020. From there, he moved to the Turkish league, where he played for Kasimpasa and Tuzla Spor, before receiving an offer from Saudi football through Al-Adalah in 2021. This was a pivotal moment in his career, as he felt this was the opportunity to realize his dreams, given the global spotlight that Saudi football has become.
Saudi Football:
Alan Lima joined Al-Adalah full of enthusiasm and confidence. He knew the challenges would be greater, but his heart was filled with hope and ambition. He worked hard in training and performed impressively in matches, making him a key pillar of the Al-Adalah team. He realized that every goal he scored was not just a passing goal in a match, but rather a step toward achieving his dreams. With his brilliance, he received an offer from the Saudi club Al-Najma for a one-season loan from 2023 to 2024. He then returned to Al-Adalah for the 2024-2025 season to participate with them in the Yelo League, where he shone and contributed significantly, scoring a large number of goals, becoming his team’s top scorer in this edition of the league.
Over time, Alan Lima has become a shining star in the Yelo League sky and a symbol of determination and ambition, proving that hard work and dedication can open closed doors. With every match, his story was written in golden letters, reminding everyone that hope and will can achieve miracles. Thus, Alan Lima’s journey continues in the Saudi stadiums as a football player and the top scorer in the Yelo League so far for the 2024-2025 season. He is the player who has scored 18 goals and wears the shirt number 10. He has not stopped striving for stardom, clinging to his dreams with every step he takes on the field.
