This article will tell you about the career highlights of Argentine football Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister is an Argentine professional footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Born on December 24, 1998, in Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Mac Allister began his football career at Argentinos Juniors’ youth academy.
In 2016, at the age of 17, Mac Allister made his professional debut for Argentinos Juniors in a match against Nueva Chicago. He quickly established himself as a key player in the team’s midfield, showcasing his technical skills, vision, and ability to score goals from midfield.
In the 2018-19 season, Mac Allister helped Argentinos Juniors win promotion to the Argentine Primera División, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 21 league appearances.
Career Overview
Mac Allister’s impressive performances at Argentinos Juniors attracted the attention of several European clubs, and in January 2019, he signed for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported fee of €8 million.
However, due to work permit issues, he was immediately loaned back to Argentinos Juniors for the remainder of the 2018-19 season.
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In July 2019, Mac Allister joined Boca Juniors on loan for the 2019-20 season. He made an immediate impact at Boca Juniors, scoring three goals and providing three assists in 17 league appearances.
Mac Allister’s performances earned him a call-up to the Argentina national team for the first time, and he made his debut in a friendly match against Chile in September 2019.
In January 2020, Mac Allister returned to Brighton & Hove Albion after his loan spell at Boca Juniors. He made his Premier League debut for Brighton & Hove Albion in a match against Sheffield United in February 2020.
Mac Allister gradually began to adapt to the pace and physicality of the English game and became an important part of Brighton’s midfield.
In the 2020-21 season, Mac Allister continued to impress for Brighton, making 28 league appearances and scoring three goals. His performances earned him a nomination for the 2020-21 Brighton & Hove Albion Young Player of the Season award.
He also played a key role in Argentina’s successful Copa America campaign in 2021, helping them win the tournament for the first time since 1993.
Recent Success
In the current 2021-22 season, Mac Allister has continued to impress for Brighton, playing in 28 league matches and scoring three goals.
He has been praised for his technical ability, work rate, and creativity in midfield. Mac Allister has also established himself as a regular member of the Argentina national team, playing in their World Cup qualifying matches and the 2021 Copa America. Most importantly, he was one of the biggest reasons behind Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup reign.
Mac Allister’s career is still in its early stages, but he has already established himself as one of Argentina’s most promising young talents. His technical skills, vision, and ability to score goals from midfield make him a valuable asset for both club and country.
With his career on an upward trajectory, Mac Allister looks set to continue to impress on the biggest stages of world football for years to come.
