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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Family name hatnote Шаблон:Infobox football biography 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.

Club career

Early career

Born in Stockton, California, Alcalá started his career with local side Stockton TLJ FC Rebels.[1] He spent time training with Manchester City, Barcelona and Pachuca before joining the LA Galaxy academy in 2020.[2] He signed professional terms with the Galaxy in February 2021.[3]

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.[4][5][6]

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.[7]

Manchester City

On 11 January 2024, Alcalá signed a five-year deal with Manchester City's Elite Development Squad.[8]

International career

Eligible to represent both Mexico and the United States at international level, Alcalá has been capped by Mexico at various youth level.[9][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.[5][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.[1][12] However, Alcalá says that he does not like this comparison, and wants to make his own impact on the game.[11]

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