10 Alexis Mac Allister

• Full Name: Alexis Mac Allister
• Date of Birth: December 24, 1998
• Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
• Position: Midfielder
• Current Club: Liverpool (Premier League)
• National Team: Argentina

Early Life

Born in Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Mac Allister comes from a footballing family:

• His father, Carlos Mac Allister, and uncle, Patricio Mac Allister, were both professional footballers.
• His older brothers, Francis and Kevin Mac Allister, are also professional players.
• He is of Irish descent, tracing his roots to Donabate, County Dublin, and also has Italian ancestry through his maternal grandmother.

Club Career

Argentinos Juniors (2016–2019)

Mac Allister debuted for Argentinos Juniors on October 30, 2016, in a 0–0 draw against Central Córdoba.

• 2016–17 Season: Played 23 matches, scoring 3 goals, helping his club win the Primera B Nacional (Argentine second division) and gain promotion to the Primera División.
• Primera División Debut: September 9, 2017, in a 2–1 loss against Patronato.

Brighton & Hove Albion (2019–2023)

Mac Allister signed with Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2019, but was loaned back to Argentinos Juniors until July 2019.

Loan to Boca Juniors (2019–2020)

• Joined Boca Juniors on loan in July 2019.
• Won the 2019–20 Primera División title.

Breakthrough at Brighton (2020–2023)

After returning from Boca, Mac Allister became a key player for Brighton, developing into one of the Premier League’s most consistent midfielders.

Liverpool (2023–Present)

In June 2023, Mac Allister made a high-profile move to Liverpool for a reported fee of £35 million. He quickly established himself as a crucial player under Jürgen Klopp, showcasing his:

✅ Technical ability and vision
✅ Composure under pressure
✅ Tactical intelligence and work rate

International Career

Youth Level Success

• Won the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament with Argentina U23.
• Competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Senior National Team Achievements

• Debut: 2019 for Argentina’s senior team.
• 2022 Finalissima Winner (vs. Italy).
• 2022 FIFA World Cup Champion:
  • Played a crucial role in Argentina’s victory.
  • Assisted Ángel Di María’s goal in the final against France.
• 2024 Copa América Winner: Continued as a key part of Argentina’s midfield.

Playing Style

Mac Allister is known for his:

✅ Versatility – Can play as a deep-lying playmaker, attacking midfielder, or box-to-box midfielder.
✅ Composure and Intelligence – Reads the game well and dictates the tempo.
✅ Technical Skill – Excellent passing, dribbling, and ball control.

Legacy and Future

Already a World Cup and Copa América champion, Mac Allister is now one of Liverpool’s most important players. His journey from Argentina to the Premier League elite cements his status as one of the best midfielders of his generation.