Alan
Born: September 19, 1979 (age 43)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Weight: 11st 0lb (70kg)
Hometown: Salvador, Brazil
Nationality: 
Portuguese
PortuguesePosition: Attacker
Alan is also known as Alan Osorio da Costa Silva but may also refer to:
Sports Mole has 38 articles about Alan. Articles 1 to 38:
Moreirense promoted to Primeira Liga with thrilling six-goal Estrela victory
Moreirense are promoted back to the Primeira Liga at the first time of asking thanks to a stunning 4-2 win over second-placed Estrela Amadora.
May 6, 20:14
Preview: Moreirense vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Taca da Liga clash between Moreirense and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 15, 21:55
Preview: Sao Paulo vs. Fluminense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Sao Paulo and Fluminense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 15, 20:49
Preview: Gremio vs. Chapecoense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Chapecoense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 15:37
Braga strike late to see off Guimaraes
Rafa Silva scores 16 minutes from time to secure a 1-0 win for Braga over local rivals Vitoria Guimaraes in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Sep 27, 21:23
Rafa Silva strike seals narrow Braga win over Slovan Liberec
Rafa Silva scores to give Braga a 1-0 win in the opening Europa League Group F game against Slovan Liberec.
Sep 17, 19:55
Estoril Praia sneak past nine-man Braga
Estoril Praia upset nine-man Braga 1-0 in the Primeira Liga this evening, thanks to a goal from Leo Bonatini.
Sep 12, 20:27
Nikola Vuckevic double helps Braga to 4-0 victory over Boavista
Braga defeat Boavista 4-0 in the Primeira Liga this evening, with a Nikola Vuckevic double helping them to victory.
Aug 30, 19:10
Braga edge out Sheffield Wednesday
A late winner from Alan gives Portuguese side Braga a 2-1 victory in their pre-season friendly against Sheffield Wednesday.
Jul 24, 21:06
Braga come from behind for Bristol City draw
Bristol City share a 1-1 draw with Portuguese side Braga after Fabio Martins cancels out an early goal from Luke Freeman.
Jul 21, 20:54
Preview: Besiktas vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the winner-takes-all Group C Europa League showdown between Besiktas and Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
Dec 9, 18:07
Celtic progress in Europa League despite Red Bull Salzburg defeat
Celtic lose 3-1 at home to Red Bull Salzburg, but still advance through to the knockout stages of the Europa League thanks to Dinamo Zagreb's defeat against Astra.
Nov 27, 21:58
Half-Time Report: Celtic show signs of recovery against Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg are on course to maintaining their unbeaten start in Europa League Group D, having taken a 2-1 lead into half time against Celtic.
Nov 27, 20:53
Team News: Celtic make four changes for Red Bull Salzburg test, Leigh Griffiths returns
Leigh Griffiths returns to Celtic's starting lineup for tonight's match against Red Bull Salzburg in one of four changes for the hosts at Celtic Park.
Nov 27, 19:45
Live Commentary: Celtic 1-3 Red Bull Salzburg - as it happened
Relive Celtic's 3-1 Europa League defeat to Red Bull Salzburg in Sports Mole's live commentary of the clash in Glasgow.
Nov 27, 19:30
Interview: Chris Sutton previews Celtic vs. Red Bull Salzburg
Sports Mole looks ahead to Celtic vs. Red Bull Salzburg in the Europa League with former Bhoys striker Chris Sutton.
Nov 27, 12:31
Europa League roundup: Villarreal thrash FC Zurich
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from tonight's Europa League late kickoff games.
Oct 23, 22:57
Ronny Deila hails heroic Craig Gordon
Ronny Deila hails Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon for his performance in their 2-2 Europa League draw away to Red Bull Salzburg.
Sep 18, 23:06
Europa League roundup: Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic held away
Spurs and Celtic fail to kick off their Europa League campaigns with victories following away draws with Partizan and Red Bull Salzburg respectively.
Sep 18, 20:43
Celtic held by Red Bull Salzburg
A late free kick from Jonathan Soriano earns Red Bull Salzburg a 2-2 draw in their Europa League tie with Celtic.
Sep 18, 19:53
Half-Time Report: Celtic pegged back by Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg come from behind to go into the break level at 1-1 against Celtic in this evening's Europa League tie.
Sep 18, 18:48
Live Commentary: Red Bull Salzburg 2-2 Celtic - as it happened
Sports Mole's live commentary of Celtic's Europa League meeting with Red Bull Salzburg in Austria.
Sep 18, 17:30
Alan Smith: 'Steve Bruce has been smart in the transfer market'
Ex-Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes that Steve Bruce has used the transfer market wisely so far this summer.
Aug 19, 03:00
Red Bull Salzburg thrash Ajax
Ajax are dumped out of the Europa League following a 6-1 aggregate defeat to Red Bull Salzburg.
Feb 27, 19:53
Ajax thrashed at home by Red Bull Salzburg
Jonathan Soriano scores twice, including one from the halfway line, as Red Bull Salzburg thrash Ajax in the Europa League.
Feb 20, 22:02
Newcastle United held by Braga
Fabricio Coloccini's second-half header helps Newcastle United earn a 1-1 draw against Braga in a friendly at St James' Park.
Aug 10, 19:57
Galatasaray qualify with late win over Braga
Galatasaray score twice in the second half to squeeze past Braga and pip Cluj into the Champions League last 16.
Dec 5, 21:42
Braga knocked out of the Champions League
Braga are out of the Champions League as they go down 3-1 to Cluj away from home on Tuesday.
Nov 20, 21:55
Chris Smalling: 'Delay allowed us to regroup'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes that the floodlight failure that caused a 15-minute delay during their match with Braga helped them win the match.
Nov 8, 14:59
Match Analysis: Braga 1-3 Manchester United
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester United record a 3-1 win over Braga in Portugal.
Nov 7, 22:25
Live Commentary: Braga 1-3 Manchester United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the Champions League Group H clash between Braga and Manchester United in Portugal.
Nov 7, 18:45
Preview: Braga vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group H clash between Braga and Manchester United in Portugal.
Nov 5, 12:59
Jose Peseiro: 'We intimidated Manchester United'
Jose Peseiro is pleased with Sporting Braga's performance against Manchester United and claims that his side "intimidated" the Red Devils.
Oct 24, 00:52
Match Analysis: Manchester United 3-2 Braga
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester United record a 3-2 victory over Braga in their Champions League Group H clash at Old Trafford.
Oct 23, 22:00
Javier Hernandez comes to Manchester United's rescue
Javier Hernandez scores twice as Manchester United come back from two goals down to beat Braga at Old Trafford.
Oct 23, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Manchester United trail Braga at half-time
Two goals by Alan sends Braga into the half-time interval with a 2-1 lead over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Oct 23, 20:37
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-2 Braga - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of tonight's Champions League Group H clash between Manchester United and Braga at Old Trafford.
Oct 23, 18:30
Mathieu Debuchy close to agreeing Newcastle United move
Newcastle United are reportedly very close to signing French international Mathieu Debuchy.
Jul 13, 12:31
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