Starting his career in Buenos Aires, it was clear, even from a young age, that Alexis MacAllister was destined to make it to the summit of the footballing world. From the beginning of his time on the football pitch, it was clear that Alexis’ possessed the skills and vision to make it to the top of the game, and that’s now on show, with a move to Liverpool said to be on the horizon.
The beginning
Alexis was born on December 24, 1998 in Santa Rosa, into a family that lived and breathed football. His father, Carlos MacAllister, who played for the Argentian national team himself, recognised that his son had great ability from a young age, and did all he could to make sure he received the proper coaching and guidance to make it as a professional footballer.
Alexis, still in his homeland, joined Argentinos Juniors, a club renowned around Argentina for its development of youth prospects through the academy, and it didn’t take long at all for the midfielder to attract interest from some of the biggest clubs in the country and abroad.
He made his debut for the side in 2017, and it was clear for all to see, including his coaches and fellow players, even from the onset, that Alexis would be playing at the top level before too long. MacAllister’s performances impressed pundits and fans, all of whom knew that they were watching a gem.
The move to Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion, known for their fantastic scouting network in South America, spotted that Alexis was a star for the future, and made a bid to sign the midfield maestro in January 2019. However, knowing that their new signing still needed time to develop, the deal saw him remain with Argentios Juniors for the rest of the 2018-19 season.
Alexis, who had only just turned 20, took a chance on himself and was willing to uproot to Europe, clearly knowing that he had the ability and talent to make it in the Premier League, with Brighton being the perfect club for him to continue his journey at.
Brighton took their time with Alexis, and sent him back on loan to Argentina for the beginning of the 2019-20 season, this time with Boca Juniors. After one goal in 13 league games with the club, Alexis returned to England in January 2020, where he made his Premier League debut just two months later.
Alexis took little time to adapt to the speed of the Premier League, and quickly became one of the best important players in the exiting Brighton team. Fans of the league were impressed with his positional play, technical ability, and match intelligence, with it being clear that MacAllister would be one of the best plates in the league if he continued on that trajectory.
World Cup winner
Proving himself in the Premier League wasn’t enough, and Alexis is now part of the Argentian national team, where he played a vital role in helping the country win the FIFA World Cup in 2022, with the 24-year-old starting in the final alongside the likes of Julian Alvarez, Angel Di Maria, and of course, Lionel Messi.
Watching his performances in Qatar, Brighton knew that keeping hold of Alexis’ services for too much longer was going to be a tricky task, but they were able to have him see out the remainder of the 2022-23 season, where his 15 goal involvements in 35 games were able to help Brighton secure Europa League football for their first time in club history.
Mac Allister to Liverpool will cost way less than £65/70m, as said yesterday. Fixed amount to sign him from Brighton is not that high. ??? #LFC
The plan is to complete the deal next week ??? https://t.co/OUT6SDdHI7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 1, 2023
Alexis MacAllister to Liverpool
That takes us to the latest chapter in Alexis’ story, wiht several notable journalists, including Fabrizio Romano, reporting that MacAllister is likely to move to Liverpool, one of the biggest and most decorated clubs in the world, during the summer transfer window.The fee, which is likely to be over £50 million, recognises the midfielder was one of the best players in the world in his position, and is a testament to the hard work he’s put in, and the undeniable technical ability he was blessed with.
With Jurgen Klopp’s side set to undergo a major rebuild in the summer, it’s clear that Alexis’ is going to become a focal point in Liverpool’s team for years to come, with management and fans hoping that the Premier League title will return to Anfield before too long.
As his career continues to ascend, Alexis MacAllister has remained grounded and true to his love for the game of football. His incredible journey from Santa Rosa to Liverpool will serve as an inspiration to any young aspiring footballers in not only Argentina, but across the globe too. His story stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work.
And so, the saga of Alexis MacAllister, the football prodigy hailing from Santa Rosa, continues to be written with every match played, every orchestrated pass, and every goal scored. His passion for football and his resolute dedication to his craft have earned him a huge move to Liverpool, a true recognition of his undeniable talent.