![Germany's keeper Jens Lehmann, right, and Brazilian Ailton walk over the pitch during a charity soccer match for the tsunami victims in Asia between the German national soccer team and an international Germany's keeper Jens Lehmann, right, and Brazilian Ailton walk over the pitch during a charity soccer match for the tsunami victims in Asia between the German national soccer team and an international](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PEEREN/germanys-keeper-jens-lehmann-right-and-brazilian-ailton-walk-over-the-pitch-during-a-charity-soccer-match-for-the-tsunami-victims-in-asia-between-the-german-national-soccer-team-and-an-international-all-star-team-from-the-german-bundesliga-at-the-arena-aufschalke-germany-tuesday-jan-25-2005-the-match-ended-2-2-ap-photomartin-meissner-2PEEREN.jpg)
Germany's keeper Jens Lehmann, right, and Brazilian Ailton walk over the pitch during a charity soccer match for the tsunami victims in Asia between the German national soccer team and an international
![Ailton, Brazil, of German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 poses during a team photo session in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, July 7, 2005. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner Stock Photo - Alamy Ailton, Brazil, of German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 poses during a team photo session in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, July 7, 2005. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NGBPA4/ailton-brazil-of-german-first-division-soccer-team-fc-schalke-04-poses-during-a-team-photo-session-in-gelsenkirchen-germany-thursday-july-7-2005-ap-photomartin-meissner-2NGBPA4.jpg)
Ailton, Brazil, of German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 poses during a team photo session in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Thursday, July 7, 2005. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner Stock Photo - Alamy
![Mesut Özil, Felix Magath, Naldo, Ailton and Frank Rost: 5 men who represented Werder Bremen and Schalke | 2. Bundesliga Mesut Özil, Felix Magath, Naldo, Ailton and Frank Rost: 5 men who represented Werder Bremen and Schalke | 2. Bundesliga](https://img.bundesliga.com/tachyon/sites/2/2021/11/p7LR2Wgg-1920.jpg?crop=0px,0px,1920px,1080px)
Mesut Özil, Felix Magath, Naldo, Ailton and Frank Rost: 5 men who represented Werder Bremen and Schalke | 2. Bundesliga
![dpa) - Bremen's Brazilian forward Ailton cheers and jubilates after scorring the 2-0 lead goal during the Bundesliga soccer game SV Werder Bremen against VfL Bochum in Bremen, Germany 22 November 2003. dpa) - Bremen's Brazilian forward Ailton cheers and jubilates after scorring the 2-0 lead goal during the Bundesliga soccer game SV Werder Bremen against VfL Bochum in Bremen, Germany 22 November 2003.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D3G5W7/dpa-bremens-brazilian-forward-ailton-cheers-and-jubilates-after-scorring-D3G5W7.jpg)
dpa) - Bremen's Brazilian forward Ailton cheers and jubilates after scorring the 2-0 lead goal during the Bundesliga soccer game SV Werder Bremen against VfL Bochum in Bremen, Germany 22 November 2003.
![dpa files) - The Brazilian player Ailton of the German Bundesliga club SV Werder Bremen sweats during a game in Verden, Germany, 15 July 2003. Ailton will next season play for the dpa files) - The Brazilian player Ailton of the German Bundesliga club SV Werder Bremen sweats during a game in Verden, Germany, 15 July 2003. Ailton will next season play for the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D3BPE3/dpa-files-the-brazilian-player-ailton-of-the-german-bundesliga-club-D3BPE3.jpg)
dpa files) - The Brazilian player Ailton of the German Bundesliga club SV Werder Bremen sweats during a game in Verden, Germany, 15 July 2003. Ailton will next season play for the
![Schalke`s player Ailton, left, from Brazil, celebrates his goal during the German first division soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at the Westphalia stadium in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Dec. Schalke`s player Ailton, left, from Brazil, celebrates his goal during the German first division soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at the Westphalia stadium in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Dec.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NGD70D/schalke%60s-player-ailton-left-from-brazil-celebrates-his-goal-during-the-german-first-division-soccer-match-between-borussia-dortmund-and-fc-schalke-04-at-the-westphalia-stadium-in-dortmund-germany-sunday-dec-5-2004-at-right-is-dortmund%60s-brasilian-player-dede-ap-photomichael-sohn-embargoed-against-any-mobile-use-no-mms!-until-2030-gmt-2NGD70D.jpg)
Schalke`s player Ailton, left, from Brazil, celebrates his goal during the German first division soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04 at the Westphalia stadium in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Dec.
![Soccer testimonial match for Ailton in Bremen, Germany, 6 September 2014, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51736322 | agefotostock Soccer testimonial match for Ailton in Bremen, Germany, 6 September 2014, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51736322 | agefotostock](https://t1.thpservices.com/previewimage/gallil/d71cbe15e2eabdd3c86ac0dcda6994bb/pah-51736322.jpg)
Soccer testimonial match for Ailton in Bremen, Germany, 6 September 2014, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51736322 | agefotostock
![Werder Bremen's Ailton in action during the All Stars Hallenmasters (indoor masters) in Riesa, Germany, 2 February 2013. Photo: Thomas Eisenhuth/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy Werder Bremen's Ailton in action during the All Stars Hallenmasters (indoor masters) in Riesa, Germany, 2 February 2013. Photo: Thomas Eisenhuth/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D2WX1E/werder-bremens-ailton-in-action-during-the-all-stars-hallenmasters-D2WX1E.jpg)
Werder Bremen's Ailton in action during the All Stars Hallenmasters (indoor masters) in Riesa, Germany, 2 February 2013. Photo: Thomas Eisenhuth/Alamy Live News Stock Photo - Alamy
![Werder Bremen's Ailton in action with the ball during the All Stars Hallenmasters (indoor masters)..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-36620007 | agefotostock Werder Bremen's Ailton in action with the ball during the All Stars Hallenmasters (indoor masters)..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-36620007 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/5baf784f3a825a572a7f13d5b73b90ae/pah-36620007.jpg)
Werder Bremen's Ailton in action with the ball during the All Stars Hallenmasters (indoor masters)..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-36620007 | agefotostock
![Brazilian soccer player Ailton goncalves is pictured on the pitch of Hassia Bingen stadium in Bingen am Rhein, Germany, 28 October 2012. Photo: FREDRIK VON ERICHSEN Stock Photo - Alamy Brazilian soccer player Ailton goncalves is pictured on the pitch of Hassia Bingen stadium in Bingen am Rhein, Germany, 28 October 2012. Photo: FREDRIK VON ERICHSEN Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D5YM09/brazilian-soccer-player-ailton-goncalves-is-pictured-on-the-pitch-D5YM09.jpg)
Brazilian soccer player Ailton goncalves is pictured on the pitch of Hassia Bingen stadium in Bingen am Rhein, Germany, 28 October 2012. Photo: FREDRIK VON ERICHSEN Stock Photo - Alamy
![Brazil's Ailton hugs his wife Rosalie after his farewell game at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51717685 | agefotostock Brazil's Ailton hugs his wife Rosalie after his farewell game at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51717685 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/08f68f13ef2d3d7592b9bd1a66c0bbd0/pah-51717685.jpg)
Brazil's Ailton hugs his wife Rosalie after his farewell game at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51717685 | agefotostock
![Ten years after the end of his career, Ailton gave his comeback in Germany's 9th tier league. The 49-year-old Werder Bremen legend and Bundesliga cult figure played on Sunday for TSV Bassum Ten years after the end of his career, Ailton gave his comeback in Germany's 9th tier league. The 49-year-old Werder Bremen legend and Bundesliga cult figure played on Sunday for TSV Bassum](https://external-preview.redd.it/ten-years-after-the-end-of-his-career-ailton-gave-his-v0-OwpeciDOpe0g3prPPKKShHcNopTfh2sjTQ4J9P5-8iw.png?format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa8848f066b711f9abf8b02bfbbccf5107bd20fd)
Ten years after the end of his career, Ailton gave his comeback in Germany's 9th tier league. The 49-year-old Werder Bremen legend and Bundesliga cult figure played on Sunday for TSV Bassum
![Soccer testimonial match for Ailton in Bremen, Germany, 6 September 2014, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51736322 | agefotostock Soccer testimonial match for Ailton in Bremen, Germany, 6 September 2014, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51736322 | agefotostock](https://t1.thpservices.com/previewimage/gallil/d03a182f70b48a5eaa52f7ddeb58c531/pah-36601895.jpg)
Soccer testimonial match for Ailton in Bremen, Germany, 6 September 2014, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51736322 | agefotostock
![Brazil's Ailton scores his second goal during his farewell game at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51715911 | agefotostock Brazil's Ailton scores his second goal during his farewell game at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51715911 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/675b4fc785465513fbec9868bb2e7961/pah-51715911.jpg)
Brazil's Ailton scores his second goal during his farewell game at Weserstadion in Bremen, Germany, Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51715911 | agefotostock
![Brazil's Ailton hugs his family, wife Rosalie after and his two daughters Maria and Alexandra (R)..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51717686 | agefotostock Brazil's Ailton hugs his family, wife Rosalie after and his two daughters Maria and Alexandra (R)..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51717686 | agefotostock](https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/de0e1a0689cb014fbea179641c6e849e/pah-51717686.jpg)
Brazil's Ailton hugs his family, wife Rosalie after and his two daughters Maria and Alexandra (R)..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-51717686 | agefotostock
![Hamburg's forward Ailton from Brazil eyes the ball during the German first division soccer match between Hamburger SV and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Hamburg, northern Germany, on Sunday, April 9, 2006. Hamburg won Hamburg's forward Ailton from Brazil eyes the ball during the German first division soccer match between Hamburger SV and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Hamburg, northern Germany, on Sunday, April 9, 2006. Hamburg won](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NG993K/hamburgs-forward-ailton-from-brazil-eyes-the-ball-during-the-german-first-division-soccer-match-between-hamburger-sv-and-borussia-moenchengladbach-in-hamburg-northern-germany-on-sunday-april-9-2006-hamburg-won-by-2-0-ap-photofabian-bimmer-2NG993K.jpg)
Hamburg's forward Ailton from Brazil eyes the ball during the German first division soccer match between Hamburger SV and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Hamburg, northern Germany, on Sunday, April 9, 2006. Hamburg won
![dpa) - German side Schalke 04 striker Ailton comes too late as the ball is stopped by Czech soccer club Slovan Liberec's goalkeeper Zbynek Hauzr at the ArenaAufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 10 dpa) - German side Schalke 04 striker Ailton comes too late as the ball is stopped by Czech soccer club Slovan Liberec's goalkeeper Zbynek Hauzr at the ArenaAufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, 10](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D3GJ4F/dpa-german-side-schalke-04-striker-ailton-comes-too-late-as-the-ball-D3GJ4F.jpg)