Alejandro Garnacho is a Spanish professional footballer. His playing position is a winger. He currently plays for his current team, Manchester United, and represents the Argentina national team. In October 2020, he transitioned to Manchester United's youth system, transferring from Atlético Madrid. His accolades include winning the FA Youth Cup and the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in May 2022. At just 17 years old, he made his debut for the first team. Initially, he played youth international football for his birth country, Spain, before debuting for Argentina at the under-20 level in 2022. He further marked his career by making his senior Argentina team debut in June 2023, during a match against Australia.
lejandro Garnacho Family Details
Born on July 1, 2004, Alejandro Garnacho is currently 19 years old as of 2022. He hails from Madrid, Spain. He possesses Spanish-Argentine nationality and comes from a mixed ethnic background, with Spanish roots from his father's side and Argentine heritage from his mother's side. Alejandro is the son of Alex Garnacho and Patricia Ferreyra Fernandez, and he has a younger brother named Robert Garnacho. He joined Atlético Madrid's youth system in 2015 from Getafe.
Alejandro Garnacho Football Career
Manchester United
- Alejandro Garnacho embarked on his youth career at Manchester United in October 2020, with the club securing his services from Atlético for a fee of £420,000. He inked his inaugural professional contract in July 2021.
- He gained recognition for his standout solo goal during the FA Youth Cup, a performance that earned him a nomination for United's Goal of the Month award in February 2022.
- After several appearances as an unused substitute in Premier League matches, he made his first-team debut for the club on April 28, 2022, replacing Anthony Elanga in a 1–1 draw against Chelsea.
- In the 2022–23 Premier League season, he changed his shirt number from 75 to 49.
- His journey continued with significant moments, including scoring his first senior goal in a Europa League match against Real Sociedad on November 3, 2022, and a Premier League goal on November 13, 2022, as he netted an injury-time winner against Fulham.
- He extended his contract with the club until June 2028 on April 28, 2023, after recovering from an ankle ligament injury.
- On May 13, 2023, he made a triumphant return from a two-month injury absence, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 victory against Wolves.
International career
- Alejandro Garnacho possesses dual eligibility for national teams, being able to represent his country of birth, Spain, as well as Argentina, due to his Argentine mother. He made three appearances for the Spain under-18 team in 2021.
- On March 7, 2022, he was named in the initial 44-man squad for the senior Argentina team's two World Cup qualifiers that month, later making it to the final 33-man squad, although he didn't play in either game.
- Subsequently, he debuted for the Argentina under-20 side in a friendly match against the United States on March 26, 2022, and went on to score four goals in four appearances during the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament.
- In March 2023, he received another call-up to the senior Argentina team for friendly matches against Panama and Curaçao but had to withdraw due to an ankle injury.
- He finally made his debut for the senior team on June 15, 2023, as a substitute for Nicolás González during the second half of a friendly against Australia at Workers' Stadium.
Alejandro Garnacho Awards and Achievements
Manchester United U18
- FA Youth Cup: 2021–22
Manchester United
- EFL Cup: 2022–23
- FA Cup: runner-up: 2022–23
Individual
- Maurice Revello Tournament Best XI: 2022
- Maurice Revello Tournament Revelation Player: 2022
- Maurice Revello Tournament Goal of the Tournament: 2022
- Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year: 2021–22
Alejandro Garnacho Girlfriend
Alejandro Garnacho is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Eva Garcia. While they are not married, they have been dating since 2021, with their love growing stronger over time. The couple is enjoying their present life together and is planning to take their relationship to the next level. Alejandro Garnacho identifies as straight in terms of his sexual orientation.
Alejandro Garnacho Salary
As of 2023, Alejandro Garnacho, the talented footballer, has an estimated net worth of $5 million, with an annual salary of £2,600,000 for the 2023-2024 season. He began his journey with the Manchester United Academy in October 2020, with the club paying Atlético a £420,000 fee. His primary source of income stems from his football career, bolstered by endorsement deals, notably with Nike, Inc., an American multinational sports brand. Alejandro currently enjoys a comfortable lifestyle and is content with his earnings.
Alejandro Garnacho Hair
Alejandro Garnacho is a handsome footballer known for his athletic body build, standing at 5 feet 11 inches (180.5 cm) and weighing 80 kg (176.5 lbs). He sports light brown hair, although he occasionally dyes it blonde, complemented by his light brown eyes. Alejandro's distinctive features include a toned physique, slightly overgrown side-cropped hair, a clean-shaven look, and eye-catching tattoos covering both of his hands.
