Alexandre Pato

===Internacional===

Pato started his career at Internacional's youth teams, gaining a lot of visibility on his skills, strength and technique. At 16, he was already playing in the Brazilian under-20 championship, where Inter defeated Grêmio 4–0 in the final. Pato was that tournament's top scorer.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

Pato signed his first professional contract with Sport Club Internacional to compete in brazilian championship of 2006 with the first team. At the age of 17, in November that same year, his debut finally happened at the Estádio Palestra Itália against São Paulo team Palmeiras for the Campeonato Brasileiro. Alexandre Pato met and surpassed any and all expectations of what was expected of him as he scored his first professional goal within the first minute of the game. The rest of his participation was spent dribbling and confusing defenders as he made two assists (and almost scoring another himself) to help Internacional rout Palmeiras 4–1. He was substituted off in the 77th minute.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

Pato was included in the Internacional squad that won the 2006 FIFA Club World Cup. He scored against Egyptian club Al Ahly in the semi-finals. At the age of 17 years and 102 days, this made Pato the youngest goalscorer at a senior men's FIFA tournament. He broke the record of Pelé, who was 17 years and 239 days old when he scored against Wales at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.{{cite web |title=The FIFA Club World Cup in numbers |url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/clubworldcup/uae2021/news/the-fifa-club-world-cup-in-stats |publisher=FIFA |access-date=31 January 2022 |language=en |quote=Seventeen years and three months was the age at which Alexandre Pato broke Pele's record – set for Brazil against Wales at Sweden 1958 – to become the youngest scorer in a senior FIFA men's tournament. |archive-date=31 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131100040/https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/clubworldcup/uae2021/news/the-fifa-club-world-cup-in-stats |url-status=live }}

Keeping up with his promising figure, Pato debuted at the Campeonato Gaúcho on 24 February against Veranópolis and scored a goal in the 2–1 victory. He also debuted in Copa Libertadores on 28 February against Emelec of Ecuador (also his first game at Beira-Rio) and scored once during the 3–0 thumping. But the biggest highlight of Pato's time with Internacional was during the Recopa Sudamericana, as he helped Internacional win their first ever title of that competition. Against Pachuca of Mexico, he scored one goal in the 2–1 defeat in Mexico. But on the return game on 7 June and with more than 51,000 Colorados present, Pato had a great performance as he scored once to lead the team to win their third international title.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

Incumbent European champions AC Milan of the Italian Serie A officially confirmed the signing of Pato on 2 August 2007 for a fee of about €24 million.{{cite web |url=http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail_popup.aspx?idNews=50366&progr=0 |title=Alexandre Pato joins Milan! |publisher=AC Milan |date=2 August 2007 |access-date=2 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930153822/http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail_popup.aspx?idNews=50366&progr=0 |archive-date=30 September 2007 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://media3.acmilan.com/uploads/bilancio/BilancioGruppoMilan_ACM_12-08.pdf |title=2008 Annual Report |date=2 September 2010|orig-year=Originally published circa April 2009|access-date=11 June 2011 |publisher=AC Milan |language=it|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514165329/http://media3.acmilan.com/uploads/bilancio/BilancioGruppoMilan_ACM_12-08.pdf |archive-date=14 May 2013 |pages=180–181}}

Due to FIFA football regulations regarding non-EU minors, Pato was unable to play official matches for Milan until 3 January 2008, when the Italian transfer window and registration reopened.{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=567044.html|title=Puto ducks in at the San Siro|work=UEFA|date=3 August 2007|access-date=3 August 2007|archive-date=23 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423012851/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind%3D1/newsid%3D567044.html|url-status=dead}} Milan, however, were allowed to include the player in friendlies and training beginning 3 September 2007, one day after his 18th birthday. Pato made his non-competitive debut in a 2–2 draw against Dynamo Kyiv on 7 September 2007 and scored a header. On 4 January 2008, Pato's transfer to Milan became official.{{cite web |url = http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=59280 |title = Lega: Pato contract registered |work = A.C. Milan |date = 4 January 2008 |access-date = 4 January 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080107090456/http://www.acmilan.com/NewsDetail.aspx?idNews=59280 |archive-date = 7 January 2008 |url-status = dead |df = dmy}}

Pato scored his first Milan goal on his Serie A debut against Napoli in a 5–2 home victory on 13 January 2008. He scored his first brace for Milan, in a 2–0 victory over Genoa at the San Siro on 27 January. He finished the 2007–08 season with 9 goals in 20 appearances (18 in the league).{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

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In late 2008, Pato scored two goals in Milan's 5–1 win over Udinese just before the Christmas break, and managed to shine again with a brace against Roma the following matchday at the Stadio Olimpico on 11 January 2009, proving that he is a vital part of Milan's attack. He continued his impressive form for Milan, hitting six goals in four games, including a game winning strike against Fiorentina on 18 January. On 15 February, he scored his 11th goal of the season in a 2–1 defeat against home rivals Internazionale. On 26 February, Pato scored his 12th goal of the season against Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup, a game Milan drew 2–2; but with this, were knocked out the competition on the away goals rule. Pato continued his good form with two goals against Siena on 15 March. Pato finished the 2008–09 season as Milan's top goalscorer with 18 goals.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

On 22 August 2009, in the first Serie A match of the 2009–10 season, Pato scored a goal in each half during the 2–1 win against Siena.{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/08/22/italy/serie-a/ac-siena/ac-milan/817281/ |title=Siena vs. Milan – 22 August 2009 |work=Soccerway |date=22 August 2009 |access-date=7 June 2011 |archive-date=2 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202083509/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/08/22/italy/serie-a/ac-siena/ac-milan/817281/ |url-status=live }} Around two months later, on 21 October 2009, during matchday three of the Champions league group stage, Pato scored two second-half goals in a 3–2 win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. He has since played at the right wing in a 4–3–3 formation. On 18 January 2010, Pato was awarded the 2009 Serie A Young Footballer of the Year award at the Oscar del Calcio ceremony, becoming the first Brazilian to be awarded with the title. On his return to the team from injury, Pato scored a goal in each of Milan's next three games against Udinese, Bari and Fiorentina. On 28 February, he scored a brace in the first half at the San Siro, helping Milan beat Atalanta 3–1 but coming off halfway through the second half due to a hamstring injury. This injury forced him to miss two crucial trips to Roma and Manchester United. In an unfortunate conclusion to Pato's season, he injured the same muscle again shortly after returning and was forced to miss the rest of the season, playing only 20 games due to constant injuries.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

In the first match of the season against Lecce, he scored two goals in Milan's 4–0 win. However, he found himself on the treatment table after his second match of the season, which ruled him out for the next three matches. In his next full match after his injury, he scored twice against Chievo at the San Siro, returning to his position as a striker in a 4–3–1–2 formation. He then scored once again against Bari at the Stadio San Nicola. After a string of great performances, Pato injured his hamstring for the third time in less than a year. This injury ruled him out for six weeks.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

On 9 January, he scored his first two goals of 2011 to help Milan draw 4–4 against Udinese after going down 3–1. On 26 January, he scored two goals helping Milan to win 2–1 against Sampdoria in Coppa Italia. On 6 February he scored a goal against Genoa helping Milan to draw 1–1. Another remarkable goal came on 20 February when he scored the winner in a 2–1 away victory over Chievo, by dribbling in between two defenders and finishing with a shot off the post. He scored the third goal after assisting Kevin-Prince Boateng in a 3–0 victory over Napoli on 28 February. With fellow striker Zlatan Ibrahimović suspended for the Derby della Madonnina with Internazionale, Pato's two goals saw Milan secure their much needed three points. He dedicated his brace to his supporters. Assisted by Boateng, he scored the second goal in a 2–1 away win against Fiorentina on 10 April.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

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On 13 September, in a Champions League group-stage match against Barcelona, Pato scored the fifth-fastest goal in the competition's history, 24 seconds after kick-off.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/1716/champions-league/2011/09/14/2664763/alexandre-patos-23-second-strike-against-barcelona-the|title=Alexandre Pato's 24-second strike against Barcelona & the fastest goals in Champions League history|work=Goal.com|access-date=14 September 2011|archive-date=3 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003155132/http://www.goal.com/en/news/1716/champions-league/2011/09/14/2664763/alexandre-patos-23-second-strike-against-barcelona-the|url-status=live}} Later that month, he suffered a thigh injury during a 1–1 draw with Udinese.{{cite web|title=Pato thigh injury costs Milan|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0ea67a961754-6b5dc2722df5-1000--pato-thigh-injury-costs-milan/|publisher=UEFA|access-date=7 November 2011|date=22 September 2011|archive-date=28 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028000430/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1684022.html|url-status=live}} Pato made his return as a sub against Fiorentina and hit the post in the 79th minute in a 0–0 draw. He then scored and won a penalty in a 4–0 win against Chievo and in midweek, scored against Viktoria Plzeň and setup Robinho in a 2–2 draw. He started against Bologna the next week in a 2–2 draw. In January 2012, Pato was on the brink of moving to French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain. This move would have given Milan the opportunity to make a bid for Manchester City's Carlos Tevez. On 12 January, however, Pato refused the transfer, citing his commitment to Milan. During the Coppa Italia round of 16 victory over Novara, Pato picked up a muscle strain in his thigh, which tests revealed an injury of his biceps femoris of his left thigh, resulting in him missing the remainder of the season.{{Cn|date=May 2025}}

Before the start of the new season, Pato switched to the squad number 9, as Filippo Inzaghi had retired at the end of the 2011–12 season. In the third training session of the season, he injured his thigh and was kept out for the first six weeks of the new season. On 21 October 2012, Pato made his return to Milan, in which he assisted Stephan El Shaarawy for the second goal in a 3–2 away defeat to Lazio. On 6 November 2012, in a Champions League group stage match, Pato scored his first goal of the season with a header in a 1–1 draw against Málaga. He scored for the last time for Milan in the Champions League against Anderlecht on 21 November 2012. Due to his poor performances throughout the 2011–12 season, Pato was awarded the 2012 Bidone d'oro, a satirical prize, which is given to the worst Serie A player during a particular season.{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1463257-european-footballs-19-worst-footballers-of-2012 |title=European Football's 19 Worst Footballers of 2012 |publisher=Bleacher Report |last1=Jiang |first1=Allan |date=31 December 2012 |access-date=9 June 2020 |archive-date=9 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609200810/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1463257-european-footballs-19-worst-footballers-of-2012 |url-status=live }}

On 3 January 2013, Pato signed for Corinthians for a fee of €15 millionPlusvalenze da cessione dei diritti pluriennali alle prestazioni

dei calciatori {{cite web|url=http://www.acmilan.com/uploads/club/bilancio2013/pdf/Bilancio_Gruppo_Milan_13.pdf |title=2013 Bilancio|trans-title=2013 Annual Report |access-date=28 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501013608/http://www.acmilan.com/uploads/club/bilancio2013/pdf/Bilancio_Gruppo_Milan_13.pdf |page=53|archive-date=1 May 2015|publisher=A.C. Milan }} on a four-year deal. His debut for the club occurred against Oeste, with Pato scoring on his first touch on the ball after a pass by Paulinho, maintaining his reputation of scoring in his debut matches. On 27 February 2013 in the Copa Libertadores he scored against Colombian team Millonarios with a volley from a cross.

In May 2013, however, Pato was criticized by fans of Corinthians, after he missed two open goals against Goiás. The forward was defended by his coach Tite. According to the manager, "This pressure comes from his high transfer fee. But football is not only about money. If it was just about money, we would not have won Libertadores last year."{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/tite-defende-pato-de-criticas-e-diz-dinheiro-nao-ganha-jogos,bd3edf70a20fe310VgnCLD2000000ec6eb0aRCRD.html|title=Tite defende Pato de críticas e diz: "dinheiro não ganha jogos"|date=30 May 2013|work=Terra|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-date=4 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204045648/http://esportes.terra.com.br/futebol/tite-defende-pato-de-criticas-e-diz-dinheiro-nao-ganha-jogos,bd3edf70a20fe310VgnCLD2000000ec6eb0aRCRD.html|url-status=live}}

On 6 June, after Corinthians lost to Cruzeiro 1–0, Pato was criticised again by Fiel, the largest Corinthians supporters' club. He missed four goal chances, and once again was defended by Tite. According to the coach, "He's improved in precision. I asked for this after the game against Ponte Preta: 'Target for goal'. Considering he shot in the direction of the goal and the rival goalkeeper had a good game, the coach is going to award recognition. I always look at the other side. It is necessary to recognise that Fábio had a very happy game, it was his merit. If Pato had missed, I would ask him to improve. But today was Fábio's merit."{{cite web|url=http://www.gazetaesportiva.net/noticia/2013/06/corinthians/pato-perde-quatro-chances-e-ganha-apoio-de-tite-merito-do-fabio.html|title=Notícias|work=Gazeta Esportiva|access-date=6 June 2013|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413155427/http://www.gazetaesportiva.net/noticia/2013/06/corinthians/pato-perde-quatro-chances-e-ganha-apoio-de-tite-merito-do-fabio.html|url-status=live}}

On 7 July, after Emerson Sheik's and Danilo's injuries and ten games without a goal, Pato was in the 11-team of Alvinegro and scored twice in Corinthians' victory against Bahia.{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/corinthians/tite-elogia-guilherme-e-aposta-em-pato-no-posicionamento-do-milan,13a3a6faad0bf310VgnCLD2000000ec6eb0aRCRD.html|title=Tite elogia Guilherme e aposta em Pato no posicionamento do Milan|date=8 July 2013|work=Terra|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714040514/http://esportes.terra.com.br/corinthians/tite-elogia-guilherme-e-aposta-em-pato-no-posicionamento-do-milan,13a3a6faad0bf310VgnCLD2000000ec6eb0aRCRD.html|archive-date=14 July 2013}}

On 24 October, Pato missed a final penalty in a penalty shootout against Grêmio that saw his Corinthians team knocked out of the Copa do Brasil.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-za/news/4563/main/2013/10/26/4360288/i-wasnt-careless-pato|title=Pato denies negligence after penalty miss|work=Goal.com|first=Alex|last=Moretto|date=26 October 2013|access-date=9 June 2016|archive-date=29 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029143236/https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/4563/main/2013/10/26/4360288/i-wasnt-careless-pato|url-status=live}} He attempted a panenka chip down the middle but got no power behind the shot, and it was easily caught by Grêmio goalkeeper and former Milan teammate Dida.

On 2 December, It was reported that Pato was subject of a £6.6m bid from Premier League club Arsenal, however Corinthians rejected the offer as it was short of their £10m asking price.{{Cite web|last=Dickenson|first=James|date=2013-12-02|title=Arsenal see £6.6m bid for Pato rejected|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/446352/Corinthians-reject-6-6m-offer-from-Arsenal-for-Tottenham-target-Alexandre-Pato|access-date=2020-11-09|website=Express.co.uk|language=en|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515122932/https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/446352/Corinthians-reject-6-6m-offer-from-Arsenal-for-Tottenham-target-Alexandre-Pato|url-status=live}}

On 5 February 2014, Pato moved to São Paulo in exchange for Jádson moving to Corinthians.{{cite web |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/futebol/campeonato-paulista/noticia/2014/02/negocio-fechado-sao-paulo-e-corinthians-trocam-jadson-por-pato.html |title=Negócio fechado: São Paulo e Corinthians trocam Jadson por Pato |language=pt |trans-title=Done deal: São Paulo and Corinthians trade Jadson for Pato |publisher=Globo.com |date=5 February 2014 |access-date=5 February 2014 |archive-date=14 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140214035756/http://globoesporte.globo.com/sp/futebol/campeonato-paulista/noticia/2014/02/negocio-fechado-sao-paulo-e-corinthians-trocam-jadson-por-pato.html |url-status=live }} While Jádson moved to Corinthians permanently, Pato transferred to Tricolor until December 2015, during which time half of his salary (R$400,000) would continue to be paid by Corinthians. If Pato received a proposal in June or July, when the transfer window re-opened in Europe, he would be negotiated to cover Corinthians investment of €15 million.{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/sao-paulo/corinthians-e-sao-paulo-acertam-troca-de-alexandre-pato-por-jadson,a2fdc37340204410VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html|title=Corinthians e São Paulo acertam troca de Alexandre Pato por Jadson|date=6 February 2014|work=Terra|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228080416/http://esportes.terra.com.br/sao-paulo/corinthians-e-sao-paulo-acertam-troca-de-alexandre-pato-por-jadson,a2fdc37340204410VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html|archive-date=28 February 2014}}

According to Pato's agent, Gilmar Veloz, he left Corinthians because Mano Menezes, the new coach of club, contrary to Tite, his predecessor, did not want Pato at the club. Menezes preferred a midfielder, therefore Jádson, who was sitting on the bench at São Paulo, went the opposite way. In Veloz's words, "He [Pato] stayed with no place with new coach [Menezes], who wanted Jádson and did not want Pato. He had other plans, another tactical system in his mind. Pato was not important for Mano's scheme."{{Cite web|url=http://br.esporteinterativo.yahoo.com/noticias/empres%C3%A1rio--culpa--mano-por-sa%C3%ADda-de-pato-do-corinthians-151054246.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140211015351/http://br.esporteinterativo.yahoo.com/noticias/empres%C3%A1rio--culpa--mano-por-sa%C3%ADda-de-pato-do-corinthians-151054246.html|url-status=dead|title=Empresário 'culpa' Mano por saída de Pato do Corinthians|archivedate=11 February 2014}} On 10 April 2014, in his second game for São Paulo, Pato scored his first goal for his new club, against Centro Sportivo Alagoano. He had made his debut in the second round of the Brazilian Cup in the first leg match against Alagoano. In a 3–0 victory in the second leg, Pato scored the first goal of the game, after an assist coming from Maicon.{{cite web|url=http://esportes.terra.com.br/sao-paulo/no-adeus-a-juvenal-sao-paulo-passa-pelo-csa-com-gol-de-pato,34b1950dc5945410VgnVCM3000009af154d0RCRD.html|title=São Paulo 3 x 0 CSA, com gol de Alexandre Pato|date=10 April 2014|work=Terra|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410062436/http://esportes.terra.com.br/sao-paulo/no-adeus-a-juvenal-sao-paulo-passa-pelo-csa-com-gol-de-pato,34b1950dc5945410VgnVCM3000009af154d0RCRD.html|archive-date=10 April 2014}}

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Without any transfer offers, Pato returned to Corinthians after his loan ended.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/2016/01/sem-ofertas-pato-se-apresenta-e-volta-ao-corinthians-apos-dois-anos.html|title=Sem ofertas, Pato se apresenta e volta ao Corinthians após dois anos|author=Carlos Augusto Ferrari e Diego Ribeiro|work=globoesporte.com|date=6 January 2016|access-date=26 January 2016|archive-date=27 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127033158/http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/2016/01/sem-ofertas-pato-se-apresenta-e-volta-ao-corinthians-apos-dois-anos.html|url-status=live}}

On 26 January 2016, Pato flew to London to undergo a medical at English Premier League side Chelsea.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jan/26/alexandre-pato-chelsea-six-month-loan-corinthians|title=Alexandre Pato set to join Chelsea on six-month loan from Corinthians|author=Dominic Fifield|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.com/story/2795019/alexandre-pato-arrives-in-london-to-seal-chelsea-loan|title=Alexandre Pato arrives in London to seal Chelsea loan – ESPN FC|work=ESPNFC.com|access-date=29 January 2016|archive-date=29 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129123207/http://www.espnfc.com/story/2795019/alexandre-pato-arrives-in-london-to-seal-chelsea-loan|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/638667/Alexandre-Pato-completes-medical-12m-Chelsea-transfer-news-gossip|title=Alexandre Pato completes medical ahead of £12m move to Chelsea|author=Charlie Phillippe|work=Express.co.uk|date=27 January 2016|access-date=29 January 2016|archive-date=30 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130054024/http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/638667/Alexandre-Pato-completes-medical-12m-Chelsea-transfer-news-gossip|url-status=live}} Three days later, Chelsea announced the signing of Pato on loan from the Brazilian club, until the end of the 2015–16 season. Upon signing, Pato said, "I am so happy to sign for Chelsea. It is a dream for me. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know my new team-mates and cannot wait to play."{{cite web|url=https://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/pato-arrives-on-loan.html|title=Pato arrives on loan|work=ChelseaFC.com|access-date=1 April 2018|archive-date=4 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204233502/http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/pato-arrives-on-loan.html|url-status=live}}

On 2 April, he made his debut away to Aston Villa as a 23rd-minute substitute for the injured Loïc Rémy; in first-half added time, he won a penalty when fouled by Aly Cissokho and converted it past Brad Guzan for the second goal of a 4–0 win. He became the sixth Brazilian to score on his Premier League debut, with teammate Willian among the others.{{cite news|last1=Henson|first1=Mike|title=Aston Villa 0–4 Chelsea|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35902716|access-date=2 April 2016|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 April 2016|archive-date=30 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530165908/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35902716|url-status=live}} After a season with only two appearances, Chelsea decided not to sign Pato and he returned to Corinthians.{{cite web|url=http://www.90min.com/posts/3306652-chelsea-turn-down-permanent-move-for-alexandre-pato|publisher=90min.com|date=8 June 2016|title=Chelsea Turn Down Permanent Move for Alexandre Pato|access-date=12 June 2016|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225124214/http://www.90min.com/posts/3306652-chelsea-turn-down-permanent-move-for-alexandre-pato|url-status=live}}

On 26 July 2016, Corinthians confirmed the transfer of Pato to La Liga club Villarreal,{{cite web|url=http://www.corinthians.com.br/noticias/ver/60172#.V5gsOvkrLDc|title=Corinthians confirma negociação de Alexandre Pato|trans-title=Corinthians confirm negotiation of Alexandre Pato|publisher=Corinthians|date=26 July 2016|access-date=27 July 2016|archive-date=28 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728151703/http://www.corinthians.com.br/noticias/ver/60172#.V5gsOvkrLDc|url-status=live}} with 60% of his federative rights being bought for a fee of €3 million.{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/2016/07/em-nota-oficial-corinthians-confirma-venda-de-pato-para-o-villarreal.html|title=Em nota, Corinthians confirma venda de Pato para o Villarreal|trans-title=On a note, Corinthians confirm sale of Pato to Villarreal|work=Globo Esporte|language=pt|date=26 July 2016|access-date=27 July 2016|archive-date=29 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729023906/http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/corinthians/noticia/2016/07/em-nota-oficial-corinthians-confirma-venda-de-pato-para-o-villarreal.html|url-status=live}} He scored on his club debut, in a 2–1 home defeat to Monaco in a Champions League play-off match on 17 August.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/174/uefa-champions-league/2016/08/17/26622552/champions-league-review-pato-shines-on-villarreal-debut|title=Champions League Review: Pato shines on Villarreal debut, Celtic grabs lead|publisher=Goal.com|author1=Patric Ridge|date=17 August 2016|access-date=13 September 2016|archive-date=29 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929233959/http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/174/uefa-champions-league/2016/08/17/26622552/champions-league-review-pato-shines-on-villarreal-debut?|url-status=live}} He made his La Liga debut with the club in a 1–1 away draw against Granada on 20 August.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.us/report?gameId=459082|title=Granada 1–1 Villarreal|publisher=ESPN FC|date=20 August 2016|access-date=13 September 2016|archive-date=13 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913205510/http://www.espnfc.us/report?gameId=459082|url-status=live}} In the club's opening UEFA Europa League group match of the season on 15 September, Pato scored and assisted a goal as Villarreal came from behind to defeat Zürich 2–1 at home.{{cite web|url=https://es.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2019401--villarreal-vs-zurich/|title=Precisión suiza del Villarreal ante el Zúrich|trans-title=Swiss precision by Villarreal against Zürich|publisher=UEFA|language=es|author1=Juan Díaz|date=15 September 2016|access-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009051917/http://es.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000792/match=2019401/postmatch/report/|archive-date=9 October 2016|url-status=live}}

On 30 January 2017, Pato transferred to Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian for a €18 million transfer fee to play under Italian coach Fabio Cannavaro.{{cite news |last1=Mata |first1=Javier |title=Chinese Super League Cannavaro confirms Pato has joined Tianjin Quanjian |url=https://en.as.com/en/2017/01/30/football/1485810231_926192.html |access-date=26 August 2020 |work=AS |date=30 January 2017 |archive-date=26 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926203806/https://en.as.com/en/2017/01/30/football/1485810231_926192.html |url-status=dead }}

On 4 March 2017, Pato made his debut for Quanjian in a 2–0 loss to Guangzhou R&F, where he missed several chances for the newly promoted side.{{cite news|url=http://www.espnfc.com.au/chinese-super-league/story/3074387/alexandre-pato-struggles-as-tianjin-quanjian-slump-vs-guangzhou-randf|title=Alexandre Pato struggles as Tianjin Quanjian slump vs. Guangzhou R&F|date=4 March 2017|work=ESPN|archive-date=21 March 2017|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321220659/http://www.espnfc.com.au/chinese-super-league/story/3074387/alexandre-pato-struggles-as-tianjin-quanjian-slump-vs-guangzhou-randf|url-status=live}} A week later he missed an 88th-minute penalty kick in a 1–1 draw with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, denying Quanjian its first ever Chinese Super League win.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2017/03/11/58c431f6e5fdeaeb498b460d.html|title=Pato misses a penalty ... and is congratulated by his opponent!|date=11 March 2017|work=Marca|archive-date=20 July 2017|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720163358/http://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2017/03/11/58c431f6e5fdeaeb498b460d.html|url-status=live}}

On 27 March 2019, Pato returned to São Paulo. After his signing, the club announced him under the phrase: "Aqui o coração bate mais forte" (Here, the heart beats stronger), in an allusion to Pato's goal celebrations, when he beats the left side of his chest. He signed a deal until the end of 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2019/03/27/pato-volta-ao-sao-paulo-aqui-o-coracao-bate-mais-forte.htm|title=Pato volta ao São Paulo: "Aqui o coração bate mais forte"|website=www.uol.com.br|access-date=6 April 2021|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418202607/https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2019/03/27/pato-volta-ao-sao-paulo-aqui-o-coracao-bate-mais-forte.htm|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/5433481/bombou!-pato-no-sao-paulo-polemica-de-bernardinho-e-os-jogos-do-brasileiro-que-ninguem-vai-ver|title=BOMBOU! Pato no São Paulo, polêmica de Bernardinho e os jogos do Brasileiro que ninguém vai ver|date=27 March 2019|website=ESPN.com|access-date=6 April 2021|archive-date=24 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224151725/https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/artigo/_/id/5433481/bombou!-pato-no-sao-paulo-polemica-de-bernardinho-e-os-jogos-do-brasileiro-que-ninguem-vai-ver|url-status=live}}

On 19 August 2020, Pato reached an agreement with São Paulo for the termination of his contract, ending his second stint at the club with nine goals scored in 35 appearances.{{cite news|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/sao-paulo/noticia/noticias-sao-paulo-spfc-pato-rescisao-contrato-mercado.ghtml|title=São Paulo e Alexandre Pato rescindem contrato|trans-title=São Paulo and Alexandre Pato revoke contract|date=19 August 2020|access-date=21 August 2020|work=Globoesporte.com|language=pt-br|archive-date=22 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422191649/https://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/sao-paulo/noticia/noticias-sao-paulo-spfc-pato-rescisao-contrato-mercado.ghtml|url-status=live}}

Having teased his arrival with a series of duck-themed social media posts the day before, MLS side Orlando City announced the arrival of Pato as a free agent signing on a one-year contract ahead of the 2021 season on 13 February 2021.{{cite web |title=Orlando City SC Signs Brazilian Forward Alexandre Pato |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2021/02/13/orlando-city-sc-signs-brazilian-forward-alexandre-pato |website=www.orlandocitysc.com |access-date=13 February 2021 |archive-date=18 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418202638/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2021/02/13/orlando-city-sc-signs-brazilian-forward-alexandre-pato |url-status=live }} He made his club debut on 17 April, starting in the team's season opener at home against Atlanta United but was forced off injured in the 80th minute of the goalless draw.{{cite web |title=Pato suffers early exit due to apparent injury on MLS debut |url=https://en.as.com/en/2021/04/18/football/1618703245_070794.html |website=AS.com |date=April 17, 2021 |access-date=24 April 2021 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423070831/https://en.as.com/en/2021/04/18/football/1618703245_070794.html |url-status=live }} He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in May as a result of the injury.{{cite web |title=Orlando's Pato sidelined 3-6 weeks after knee surgery |url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/may/5/orlandos-pato-sidelined-3-6-weeks-after-knee-surge/ |website=The Washington Times |access-date=6 May 2021 |archive-date=6 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506170130/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/may/5/orlandos-pato-sidelined-3-6-weeks-after-knee-surge/ |url-status=live }} After setbacks during his recovery, Pato made his second Orlando City appearance 187 days after his first, entering as an 86th-minute substitute on 20 October 2021 in a 1–1 draw with CF Montréal. He finished the season with 116 minutes played in five appearances across all competitions.{{cite web|title=Alexandre Pato|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/alexandre-rodrigues-da-silva/9427/|website=Soccerway|publisher=Global Sports Media|access-date=17 March 2019|archive-date=16 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716145042/https://int.soccerway.com/players/alexandre-rodrigues-da-silva/9427/|url-status=live}} Ahead of the 2022 season, Pato re-signed with Orlando on a one-year contract.{{cite web |title=Orlando City Re-Signs Forward Alexandre Pato |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-city-re-signs-forward-alexandre-pato |website=www.orlandocitysc.com |access-date=15 January 2022 |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119084647/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-city-re-signs-forward-alexandre-pato |url-status=live }} On 14 November 2022, as part of the team's end of season roster decisions, it was announced Orlando was not in discussions with Pato to renew his contract for the 2023 campaign.{{cite web |title=Orlando City SC announces end-of-season statuses following 2022 MLS season |url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-city-sc-announces-end-of-season-statuses-following-2022-mls-season |website=www.orlandocitysc.com |access-date=14 November 2022 |archive-date=28 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128035323/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/news/orlando-city-sc-announces-end-of-season-statuses-following-2022-mls-season |url-status=live }}

On 26 May 2023, Pato rejoined São Paulo on a deal running until December 2023, with the option for an extension until December 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/sao-paulo/noticia/2023/05/26/sao-paulo-anuncia-volta-de-alexandre-pato.ghtml|title=São Paulo anuncia volta de Alexandre Pato|website=Globo Esporte|date=26 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023|archive-date=5 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605192637/https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/sao-paulo/noticia/2023/05/26/sao-paulo-anuncia-volta-de-alexandre-pato.ghtml|url-status=live}} However he would let his contract expire in December 2023 and would leave the club. On 1 January 2025, Pato annouced his retirement from professional football

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After gaining prominence at club level, Pato was called up for the youth teams of Brazil. He helped Brazil win the 2007 South American Youth Championship, which qualified the country for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, and was selected by Brazil coach Dunga for the 2008 Summer Olympics.{{cite web |url=http://www2.uol.com.br/cbf/sitenoticias/_7697185720071126.html |title=Dunga convoca 22 jogadores para Seleção Olímpica |work=Confederação Brasileira de Futebol |access-date=28 November 2007 |date=26 November 2007 |language=pt }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He scored his first goal for the senior Brazilian team on his debut against Sweden at the Emirates Stadium, London, on 26 March 2008, beating Pelé's record of scoring a goal within seconds of his full international debut.{{cite web |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/10/alexandre-pato-profile-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-brazilian-wunderkind-115875-21429039/ |title=Alexandre Pato profile: 10 things you need to know about the Brazilian wunderkind |work=Daily Mirror |date=2 September 1989 |access-date=7 June 2011 |archive-date=15 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815083748/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2009/06/10/alexandre-pato-profile-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-brazilian-wunderkind-115875-21429039/ |url-status=live }}

He took part at the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa, where he played only in the first round match against Egypt.{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8097813.stm |title=Brazil 4–3 Egypt |publisher=BBC Sport |last1=Ashenden |first1=Mark |date=15 June 2009 |access-date=1 October 2019 |archive-date=18 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618192657/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8097813.stm |url-status=live }} However, he was not called by Dunga to play in the 2010 World Cup.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676077.stm|title=Ronaldinho left out of Brazil World Cup squad|date=11 May 2010|publisher=BBC Sport|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805150705/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676077.stm|archive-date=5 August 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/writers/tim_vickery/05/14/brazil.roster/|title=Brazil's Dunga unfazed by critics|date=18 May 2010|publisher=CNN|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521091201/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/writers/tim_vickery/05/14/brazil.roster/|archive-date=21 May 2010}}

Pato became a regular under new coach Mano Menezes, wearing the number 9 jersey. He scored a goal in Brazil's 2–0 friendly win over the United States on 10 August 2010. He scored the second goal in Brazil's 3–0 win against Iran on 7 October 2010. Pato's success in the Brazil national team continued as he again scored in a friendly match against Ukraine, where they won 2–0.

Pato also participated in the 2011 Copa América,{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/copa-america-brazil-squad-preview-2301835.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110626024344/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/copa-america-brazil-squad-preview-2301835.html |archive-date=2011-06-26 |url-access=limited |url-status=live |title=Copa America: Brazil squad preview |work=The Independent |last1=Sturtridge |first1=Tim |last2=Pérez |first2=Alejandro |date=23 June 2011 |access-date=1 October 2019 }} and scored a brace in the group stage against Ecuador.{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/54125/brazil-vs-ecuador/report|title=Brazil vs Ecuador Report|date=14 July 2011|access-date=16 July 2011|archive-date=15 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715013927/http://www.goal.com/en/match/54125/brazil-vs-ecuador/report|url-status=live}}

Pato was named to the Brazil Olympic Football team for the London 2012 Olympics. He scored his nation's opening goal against Belarus at Old Trafford from a header, as Brazil came from behind to win the match 3–1.{{cite news|url=http://london2012.bbc.co.uk/football/event/men/match=fbm400c03/index.html |location=London |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Brazil 3–1 Belarus |date=29 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730083726/http://london2012.bbc.co.uk/football/event/men/match%3Dfbm400c03/index.html |archive-date=30 July 2012 }}

On 15 August 2012, Pato scored twice as Brazil beat Sweden 3–0 in the final international match at the Råsunda Stadium in Stockholm. He entered in the 76th, scored on a header in the 85th and converted a penalty kick two minutes later after a foul by Pontus Wernbloom.

A quick, agile, and creative forward with excellent technical ability and an eye for goal, Pato was considered to be one of the world's most promising young footballing stars in his youth; his former managers Dunga and Carlo Ancelotti likened his ability to that of other famous Brazilian attacking players, such as Careca, Kaká, Romário and Ronaldo.{{cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/SerieA/Squadre/Milan/Primo_Piano/2008/01_Gennaio/07/ancelotti.shtml|title=Ancelotti: "Ronie pronto Pato mi ricorda Careca"|trans-title=Ancelotti: "Ronie is ready Pato reminds me of Careca"|work=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|date=7 January 2008|access-date=24 May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2007/dicembre/04/Fenomeno_PATO_ga_10_071204001.shtml|title=Il Fenomeno PATO|trans-title=PATO the phenomenon|work=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|author1=Luca Calamai|date=4 December 2007|access-date=24 May 2015|archive-date=18 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218210229/http://archiviostorico.gazzetta.it/2007/dicembre/04/Fenomeno_PATO_ga_10_071204001.shtml|url-status=live}} A versatile forward, he is capable of playing anywhere along the front line, in the centre as a main striker, in a supporting role, or on either flank; despite being right footed, he can strike the ball well and powerfully with both feet, beat opponents when dribbling, and create chances for teammates. He is also effective in the air and accurate with his head, despite not being particularly tall or physically imposing for a footballer.{{cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/16-11-2009/next-generation-pato-601995608987.shtml|title=Next Generation: Pato Il futuro ha il suo re|trans-title=Next Generation: Pato The future has its king|work=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|author1=Stefano Cantalupi|author2=Valerio Clari|date=16 December 2009|access-date=24 May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/il-volto-nuovo/alexandre-pato-un-papero-di-successo-48135|title=Alexandre Pato, un "papero" di successo|trans-title=Aleandre Pato, a "duck" of success|publisher=TuttoMercatoWeb|language=it|author1=Francesco Letizia|date=14 January 2007|access-date=18 August 2016|archive-date=11 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311092109/http://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/il-volto-nuovo/alexandre-pato-un-papero-di-successo-48135|url-status=live}}

In 2010, Don Balón listed him as one of the 100 most talented young players born after 1989.{{cite web|url=http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/2010/11/02/don-balons-list-of-the-100-best-young-players-in-the-world/|title=Don Balon's list of the 100 best young players in the world|date=2 November 2010|access-date=24 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023020055/http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/2010/11/02/don-balons-list-of-the-100-best-young-players-in-the-world/|archive-date=23 October 2013}} As his career progressed with Milan, however, he suffered numerous recurring injuries which affected his pace, fitness, consistency and mobility, and which limited his amount of playing time at a young age.{{cite web|url=http://www.ilpost.it/2012/04/04/gli-infortuni-di-pato/|title=Gli infortuni di Pato|trans-title=Pato's injuries|publisher=Il Post|language=it|date=4 April 2012|access-date=24 May 2015|archive-date=24 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524233752/http://www.ilpost.it/2012/04/04/gli-infortuni-di-pato/|url-status=live}} As a result, he is regarded by some in the media to have failed to live up to his initial potential.{{cite web|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/21-05-2012/-pato-flop-serie-che-delusioni-kjaer-ilicic-911294527875.shtml|title=E' Pato il flop della serie A Che delusioni Lucio e Kjaer|trans-title=Pato is Serie A's flop Lucia and Kjaer, what disappointments|work=La Gazzetta dello Sport|language=it|author1=Jacopo Gerna|date=21 August 2012|access-date=24 May 2015|archive-date=24 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524234020/http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/21-05-2012/-pato-flop-serie-che-delusioni-kjaer-ilicic-911294527875.shtml|url-status=live}} His goal celebration would often see him make a 'heart' gesture.{{cite news |title=Trademark celebration power rankings: 30 of football's most recognisable routines rated and slated |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/trademark-celebration-power-rankings-30-7198123 |access-date=17 October 2018 |work=The Mirror |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119084651/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/trademark-celebration-power-rankings-30-7198123 |url-status=live }}

Pato said in an interview with the Brazilian television program Esporte Espetacular that, at age 11, he broke his arm. Doctors found a tumor in the arm and feared that it needed to be amputated. His surgery to remove the tumor was successful, however.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/86/italy/2009/03/30/1183904/milans-pato-i-nearly-lost-a-limb-to-cancer|title=Milan's Pato: I Nearly Lost A Limb To Cancer|date=30 March 2009|publisher=Goal.com|archive-date=12 June 2010|access-date=11 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612172244/http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/86/italy/2009/03/30/1183904/milans-pato-i-nearly-lost-a-limb-to-cancer|url-status=live}}

In 2007, Pato was engaged to Brazilian actress Sthefany Brito. They mutually split up in January 2009.{{cite web|url=http://futbolita.com/2009/02/03/pato-and-sthefany-break-up/ |title=Pato and Sthefany break up |publisher=futbolita.com |date=3 February 2009 |access-date=18 December 2011 |language=pt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100519101658/http://futbolita.com/2009/02/03/pato-and-sthefany-break-up/ |archive-date=19 May 2010 }} They got back together, and married on 7 July 2009 in a ceremony at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro.{{cite web|url=http://futbolita.com/2009/07/08/pato-and-sthefany-brito-get-married/ |title=Pato and Sthefany Brito's Wedding! |publisher=Futbolita.com |date=8 July 2009 |access-date=7 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714212608/http://futbolita.com/2009/07/08/pato-and-sthefany-brito-get-married/ |archive-date=14 July 2011 }} The marriage lasted less than 10 months; the couple divorced on 21 April 2010, with Brito citing Pato's constant partying as the reason for their split.{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/sports/wife-of-brazil-ace-dumps-him-over-his-wild-partying-ways-news-news-keylEdbgdba.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429174338/http://sify.com/sports/wife-of-brazil-ace-dumps-him-over-his-wild-partying-ways-news-news-keylEdbgdba.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 April 2010 |title=Wife of Brazil ace dumps him over his wild partying ways |website=Sify |date=24 April 2010 |access-date=7 June 2011}} In 2010, he had a brief romance with Miss Brazil 2010, Débora Lyra.{{cite web |url=http://gente.ig.com.br/materias/2010/09/03/alexandre+pato+esta+namorando+a+miss+brasil+debora+lyra+9581230/ |title=Alexandre Puto está namorando a Miss Brasil Débora Lyra: "Estou muito feliz", diz ela |publisher=Gente.ig.com.br |date=6 January 1990 |access-date=7 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817040043/http://gente.ig.com.br/materias/2010/09/03/alexandre+pato+esta+namorando+a+miss+brasil+debora+lyra+9581230/ |archive-date=17 August 2011 }}

On 2 July 2013, after two-and-a-half-year relationship, Pato broke up with girlfriend Barbara Berlusconi, a director of AC Milan and daughter of club owner Silvio Berlusconi.{{cite web|url=http://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2013/07/02/alexandre-pato-anuncia-fim-do-namoro-com-barbara-berlusconi.htm|title=Alexandre Pato anuncia fim do namoro com Barbara Berlusconi|work=UOL Esporte|access-date=10 July 2013|archive-date=5 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705063811/http://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2013/07/02/alexandre-pato-anuncia-fim-do-namoro-com-barbara-berlusconi.htm|url-status=live}} At the end of 2014, Pato began dating Brazilian actress, model, and television presenter Fiorella Mattheis.{{cite web|url=http://www.atribuna.com.br/noticias/noticias-detalhe/esportes/alexandre-pato-imita-visual-de-fiorella-mattheis/?cHash=837efe358c753500329ff3408331563e|title=Alexandre Pato 'imita' visual de Fiorella Mattheis|access-date=21 August 2015|date=14 August 2015|language=pt|archive-date=4 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204191739/http://www.atribuna.com.br/noticias/noticias-detalhe/esportes/alexandre-pato-imita-visual-de-fiorella-mattheis/?cHash=837efe358c753500329ff3408331563e|url-status=dead}} They separated on 4 July 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/FioMattheis/status/882030213357600768|title=Twitter|website=mobile.twitter.com|access-date=31 January 2018|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308194751/https://mobile.twitter.com/FioMattheis/status/882030213357600768|url-status=live}}

He is currently married to Rebeca Abravanel, television presenter and the daughter of SBT owner Silvio Santos.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=December 12, 2020|title=Sportbuzz · Alexandre Pato parabeniza Silvio Santos e se declara: "Você é incrível"|trans-title=Alexandre Pato congratulates Silvio Santos and declares: "You are incredible"|url=https://sportbuzz.uol.com.br/noticias/futebol/alexandre-pato-parabeniza-silvio-santos-e-se-declara-voce-e-incrivel.phtml|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Sportbuzz|language=pt-br|archive-date=20 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120163322/https://sportbuzz.uol.com.br/noticias/futebol/alexandre-pato-parabeniza-silvio-santos-e-se-declara-voce-e-incrivel.phtml|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 30, 2020|title=Pato e Rebeca Abravanel comemoram aniversário de casamento - Emais|trans-title=Pato and Rebeca Abravanel celebrate their wedding anniversary|url=https://emais.estadao.com.br/noticias/gente,pato-e-rebeca-abravanel-comemoram-aniversario-de-casamento,70003349750|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Estadão|language=pt-BR}}

Pato is a Christian. After going to church once with Rebeca Abravanel before they were married, Pato described the impact it had on him by saying, "Man, it was a revelation. The Bible had all the answers I was looking for. I turned my head to the sky and said, 'Lord, I no longer want this life.' That day my life changed forever."{{cite web |last1=Doering |first1=Joshua |title=Former AC Milan star Alexandre Pato finding peace with Orlando City through faith in God |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/soccer/2022/06/14/alexandre-pato-peace-orlando-city-faith-god/ |website=Sports Spectrum |date=14 June 2022 |access-date=17 June 2022 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615162530/https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/soccer/2022/06/14/alexandre-pato-peace-orlando-city-faith-god/ |url-status=live }}

In November 2024, he began his career as a sports commentator on SBT.{{cite web |url=https://f5.folha.uol.com.br/televisao/2024/11/de-surpresa-alexandre-pato-estreia-no-sbt-como-comentarista-esportivo.shtml |title=De surpresa, Alexandre Pato estreia no SBT como comentarista esportivo |website=F5 Folha |date=23 November 2024 |access-date=3 December 2024 |language=pt |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207022901/https://f5.folha.uol.com.br/televisao/2024/11/de-surpresa-alexandre-pato-estreia-no-sbt-como-comentarista-esportivo.shtml |url-status=live }}

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Internacional

• FIFA Club World Cup: 2006
• Recopa Sudamericana: 2007

AC Milan

• Serie A: 2010–11
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2011

Corinthians

• Campeonato Paulista: 2013
• Recopa Sudamericana: 2013

Orlando City

• U.S. Open Cup: 2022

São Paulo

• Copa do Brasil: 2023

Brazil U20

• South American Youth Football Championship: 2007

Brazil U23

• Olympic Silver Medal: 2012{{cite news |last=Irvin |first=Duncan |date=11 August 2012 |title=Mexico Wins Soccer Gold Medal, 2-1 |url=http://london2012.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/11/live-coverage-of-mexico-brazil-soccer-final/ |access-date=15 April 2025 |newspaper=New York Times}}
• Olympic Bronze Medal: 2008

Brazil

• FIFA Confederations Cup: 2009

Individual

• Brazilian U-20 Championships Top-Scorer: 2006
• Brazilian U-20 Championships Most Valuable Player: 2006
• Sendai Cup Top-Scorer: 2006
• Sendai Cup Most Valuable Player: 2006
• Serie A Player of the Month: January 2009
• Golden Boy Award: 2009
• Serie A Young Footballer of the Year: 2009{{cite web|url=http://www.storiedicalcio.altervista.org/storia-assocalciatori-sergio-campana_6.html|title=L'Associazione Italiana Calciatori (AIC): La Storia|work=Storie di Calcio|language=it|access-date=25 November 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115825/http://www.storiedicalcio.altervista.org/storia-assocalciatori-sergio-campana_6.html|url-status=dead}}
• AC Milan Hall of Fame{{cite web|url=https://www.acmilan.com/en/pato|title=A.C. Milan Hall of Fame: Alexandre Pato|publisher=A.C. Milan Hall of Fame|access-date=12 May 2017|archive-date=25 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325185802/https://www.acmilan.com/en/pato|url-status=live}}

Publications

• Celso de Campos Jr., "The Mighty Duck", FourFourTwo, Haymarket Publications, pg. 68–70, November 2007 edition.

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