Alex Telles
A dynamic and attack-minded left-back whose powerful left foot and set-piece prowess made him a standout in Europe's top leagues.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: December 15·Millennials
Biography
Alex Telles carved his path from the youth ranks of Juventude in Brazil to becoming a modern, offensive full-back coveted by European clubs. His breakthrough came at Galatasaray in Turkey, but it was his subsequent move to Porto that defined his prime. At the Portuguese giants, he became a relentless force down the flank, known for his pinpoint crossing and a thunderous shot that made him the team's primary set-piece taker. His performances earned him a high-profile transfer to Manchester United and later a stint with Sevilla, where he added a Europa League title to his cabinet. While his club career has seen him adapt to different leagues, his powerful style and technical quality have consistently made him a formidable presence on the pitch.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alex was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Alex's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won two Portuguese Primeira Liga titles and a Taça de Portugal with FC Porto, serving as a key player.
- Lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy with Sevilla FC in the 2022-23 season.
- Named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year for three consecutive seasons from 2018 to 2020.
- Recorded a high number of assists from left-back throughout his career at Porto and Galatasaray.
Did You Know?
He is known for his distinctive long-throw technique, which he has used to create goal-scoring opportunities.
Telles holds both Brazilian and Italian citizenship.
Before his professional debut, he spent time on loan at a fifth-division Brazilian club, Grêmio.
“My left foot is for crossing, and my right foot is for scoring.”
