Free on the market, Alef Manga sends a message to his former club: “Special affection”

The controversial attacker Alef Mangapassing through Coritibaused social media to celebrate the unprecedented access of Maringá to Series B of the Brazilian Championship.

Free on the market since leaving Remo, the player published a photo of his time at Dogão and highlighted the affection he has for the club and the people he worked with during his career in the North of Paraná.

“Very happy for Maringá’s accession! I have a special affection for the club and the people who were part of my journey. Congratulations to the players, the committee, the staff and the fans for this achievement!”, wrote Alef Manga on Instagram.

Alef Manga was champion and top scorer for Maringá

Alef Manga’s relationship with Maringá began in 2017, when the striker was still looking for a place in professional football. Loaned by Cascavel, he became one of the highlights of the under-23 team that won the FPF Cup.

Manga scored 11 goals in 11 matches, finished as the competition’s top scorer and participated in the 2-0 victory over União in the final. The title also guaranteed Maringá a place in Series D of the 2018 Brazilian Championship.

The striker returned to the club the following year, but had a shorter spell before moving to Oliveirense, in Portugal. Later, he defended teams such as Volta Redonda, Goiás, Coritiba, Pafos, Avaí and Remo.

Maringá gains unprecedented access to Series B

The tribute was published after Maringá secured the first participation in its history in Série B. Dogão confirmed its access with the 2-0 victory over Floresta, on Saturday (10), in front of a packed Willie Davids Stadium.

Ronald Camarão scored the two goals that placed the team from Paraná in the national Second Division of 2027. The result also qualified Maringá for the Series C final.

Founded in 2010, the club reached Série B two years after gaining access to the Third Division. During this period, he also accumulated outstanding campaigns on the state scene, with three runners-up in Paraná, in 2022, 2024 and 2025.

Ex-Coritiba is free on the market

Alef Manga has been without a club since the beginning of October, when his contract was terminated by Remo. The attacker had been removed after an argument with defender Marllon following the defeat to Santos, in the Brasileirão.

Despite the troubled end, Manga left the Pará team with six goals and four assists in 40 matches this season. At 31 years old, the former Coritiba player can sign for free with a new team.

For Coxa, Alef Manga experienced one of the most important periods of his career. Hired in 2022, the striker scored 16 goals and distributed six assists in his first season, in addition to winning the Campeonato Paranaense.

In total, there were 79 matches and 30 goals with the alviverde shirt. However, the spell came to a melancholic end after the player became involved in a sports manipulation scheme.