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Alex Alcalá
Mexican footballer (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alejandro "Alex" Alcalá Solorio (born 20 October 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for Mexico.
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Club career
Early career
Born in Stockton, California, Alcalá started his career with local side Stockton TLJ FC Rebels.[2] He spent time training with Manchester City, Barcelona and Pachuca before joining the LA Galaxy academy in 2020.[3] He signed professional terms with the Galaxy in February 2021.[4]
In July 2021, it was announced that English side Manchester City have a pre-arrangement with La Galaxy to have first refusal to Alcalá's buyout clause once he turns 18.[5][6][7]
In July 2022, having not yet made his debut for LA Galaxy II, he was named to the MLS Next All-Star Game for 2022.[8]
Manchester City
On 11 January 2024, Alcalá signed a five-year deal with Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.[9]
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International career
Eligible to represent both Mexico and the United States at international level, Alcalá has been capped by Mexico at various youth level.[1][10]
Style of play
A skilful and fast midfielder, Alcalá models his play style on Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, and states that he admires the playing style of Jesús Manuel Corona.[6][11] He has been referred to as the "Mexican Messi", due to his stature and playing style being similar to that of Argentine legend Lionel Messi.[2][12] However, Alcalá says that he does not like this comparison, and wants to make his own impact on the game.[11]
Honours
Monarcas Academy
- Copa do Campeonato: 2014,[13] 2015[14]
- Fc Elk Grove Champions: 2014[15]
- Summer Classic: 2014[16]
- Turlock FC New Years Tournament: 2015[17]
- Copita Alianza: 2016[18]
Manchester City
Mexico U16
Individual
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References
External links
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