15 Facts About Alex Telles

In July 2016, Alex Telles was sold to Primeira Liga side FC Porto, where he established himself as one of the best left-backs in the league.

Alex Telles made almost 200 appearances for Porto and won four trophies, including two league titles, one Taca de Portugal and one Supertaca Candido de Oliveira, as well as being named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year for three consecutive seasons.

Alex Telles was born in Caxias do Sul, a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Alex Telles began his professional career with Juventude, making his debut on 24 January 2011 against Sao Jose-PA.

Alex Telles made his Gremio debut on 3 February 2013 against Internacional.

Alex Telles reunited with Internazionale manager Roberto Mancini in Italy, who previously coached him at Galatasaray.

The transfer was completed and Alex Telles was announced as a United player that day.

On 23 July 2023 Alex Telles was introduced by Al-Nassr, signing a contract valid until 2025.

On 3 September 2024, Alex Telles returned to Brazil and signed for Botafogo on a 2-year contract that ends on 31 December 2026.

On 1 December, 2024, Alex Telles was named in the starting 11 for Botafogo in the Copa Libertadores final.

In October 2016, Alex Telles said that he would "welcome" a call-up from the "Azzurri", adding that his great-grandparents are Italian and he feels Italian.

Alex Telles made his debut for Brazil on 23 March 2019 in a friendly against Panama, as a starter.

On 7 November 2022, Alex Telles was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Alex Telles was ruled out for the rest of the competition after picking up a right knee injury in the final group stage match against Cameroon.

Alex Telles is an offensive full back and is described as a skilled, quick and playmaking defender.