Alexis Mac Allister
A World Cup-winning midfielder whose elegant passing and tactical intelligence anchor one of football's most storied clubs.
Born 1998 (age 28)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: December 24·Generation Z
Biography
Alexis Mac Allister was born into football in Santa Rosa, Argentina, with his father Carlos a former player and his brothers also professionals. His career, however, was forged in the demanding academy of Argentinos Juniors, a club known for its sharp technical focus. A move to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019 saw him evolve from a promising talent into a complete Premier League midfielder, his vision and composure on the ball turning heads. The pinnacle arrived in 2022 when he became a crucial, calm presence in Argentina's midfield during their emotional World Cup triumph in Qatar. His performances cemented a high-profile transfer to Liverpool, where his blend of creativity and grit is tasked with shaping a new era for the club.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Alexis was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Alexis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Argentina national team, starting in the final.
- Signed for Liverpool FC in 2023, becoming a key part of the club's midfield rebuild.
- Won the Copa América with Argentina in 2021.
- Was named Brighton & Hove Albion's Player of the Season for the 2021-22 campaign.
Did You Know?
His father, Carlos, played football for Argentina and his two older brothers, Francis and Kevin, are also professional footballers.
He scored his first Premier League goal with his first touch of the ball in a match against Norwich City.
He holds a degree in International Relations, which he pursued alongside his football career.
He wore the number 10 shirt for Brighton, a number traditionally associated with creative playmakers.
“I always try to play simply and for the team.”
