Alex de Souza

The only foreign player to become Süper Lig top scorer twice.

Alex de Souza is a Brazilian player who became the top scorer in the Süper Lig twice, a feat no other foreign player has matched. He achieved this while playing for Fenerbahçe, winning the Turkish championship title with his club on both occasions. His first top scorer award came in the 2006–07 season, and he repeated the achievement in the 2010–11 season. At 33 years and 250 days old in 2010–11, he is also the oldest top scorer in Süper Lig history.

Quick Facts

Nationality: Brazilian
Major honours: Turkish championship title

Lore & Background

Alex de Souza's place in Turkish football history is unique. He first claimed the award in the 2006–07 season while playing for Fenerbahçe, and then again in the 2010–11 season. On both occasions, his club also won the Turkish championship title. His second title came when he was 33 years and 250 days old, making him the oldest player ever to finish as the Süper Lig's top scorer. This record places him above other veteran scorers like Enner Valencia (33 years, 215 days) and Metin Oktay (33 years, 112 days).