Alves, at the age of 10, started as a winger, but because of the lack of goals he had, his father re-positioned him as a right back, a position he still plays until now.
Alves, at the age of 10, started as a winger, because his father thought being an attacking player would earn more money. However, there were to many players wanting to be an attacking player and thus he himself chose to play at the right back position, a position he still plays until now.