Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team.

Born on June 29, 1995, in Rio de Janeiro, Telles began his career with Santos FC before joining Manchester United in 2014. He made his debut for the Red Devils in a UEFA Europa League match against Maccabi Haifa on September 27, 2014.

Injuries limited Telles to just four appearances for United during the 2014-15 season, but he impressed enough to earn a move to FC Porto for the 2015-16 campaign. In his first full season at the club, Telles established himself as one of the top defenders in Europe, helping Porto win the Portuguese league title and reach the Champions League final.

Telles continued to impress in the following seasons, earning several accolades including the Portugal Footballer of the Year award in 2018. His performances at Porto have earned him interest from other top clubs around Europe,Bundesliga Tracking including Barcelona.

In January 2021, Barcelona agreed to sign Telles on a five-year contract for a reported fee of €11 million. Since joining the Blaugrana, Telles has become a key player for the Catalan club, contributing defensively and offensively to their success in La Liga and the Champions League.

With his physicality, technical skill, and defensive awareness, Telles is considered one of the best left-backs in the world today. Despite facing competition from other top defenders, such as David Alaba and Raphael Varane, Telles continues to be a valuable asset for FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team.

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