List of Famous Sportspersons

Aílton Gonçalves da Silva is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. A journeyman, Aílton began his career in Brazil where he played for Ypiranga, Internacional, Mogi Mirim, Santa Cruz, and Guarani. Following a stint with Tigres UANL in Mexico, he moved to Germany joining SV Werder Bremen. He spent six seasons with Werder Bremen, winning the double of Bundesliga and cup in the 2003–04 season, before transferring to league rivals FC Schalke 04. In the latter stages of his career he played for Beşiktaş, Hamburger SV, Red Star Belgrade, Grasshoppers Zürich, MSV Duisburg, Metalurh Donetsk, SCR Altach, Campinense, and Chongqing Lifan. He ended his career in the lower leagues with Uerdingen 05, Oberneuland, Rio Branco-SP, and Hassia Bingen.

Henrik Rydström is a Swedish football manager and former player who manages Sirius in the Swedish first tier, Allsvenskan.

Hans-Jürgen "Dixie" Dörner is a former German football player and who now coaches. He distinguished himself during his career by being named East Germany's player of the year three times – the only East German player to do this besides goalkeeper Jürgen Croy.

Jacob "Joop" Lankhaar is a Dutch former footballer.

Henry Durand Tillman is an American former boxer. He was born in Los Angeles, California.

Njazi Kuqi is a Finnish football forward who plays for HIFK in the Veikkausliiga.

João Paulo Maio dos Santos, commonly known as Paulinho Santos, is a Portuguese former footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder.

Aleksandar Vuković is a former Bosnian-naturalized Polish football midfielder and the football manager.