Alan Monken Arruda (born September 12, 1981) is a Brazilian professional footballer and coach, who currently is based in Tallinn as a coach for JK Tabasalu of the Esiliiga B.
He joined to Estonian club JK Nõmme Kalju after pay for Serrano Football Club, Ferencváros Torna Club, ASV Spratzern, ParaÃÂba do Sul Fc, Helsinki Diplomat Sports Club and became the team captain of the Meistriliiga team. His former clubs include Serrano Football Club, Ferencvárosi TC and ParaÃÂba do Sul F. C.. Arruda scored his first Meistriliiga goal on March 22, 2008, in the 24th minute free kick in a 0âÂÂ1 win against FC TVMK. In 2010 Alan Arruda transferred to Finland to play for Atlantis FC, and in 2012 became a player/head coach. He currently plays for FC Britannia XI Gibraltar Premier League club.
He plays the position of Central or offensive midfielder.
Arruda was appointed as head coach by Atlantis FC in May 2012.