Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Real Madrid B and the Brazil national team. He has been a key player in the club's success, scoring over 150 goals in 247 appearances across all competitions.
Born on July 2, 1998, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Telles began his career with Palmeiras before moving to Santos, where he was part of their first squad since being signed by Santos in 2016. During his time with Santos, Telles made 128 appearances and scored 44 goals, helping the club win several titles including the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2018 and 2019.
In 2021, Telles moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on loan from Santos after failing to secure a regular starting spot in the first team due to injuries. In his first season with PSG, Telles scored 12 goals in 27 appearances,Campeonato Brasileiro Action becoming one of the most promising young talents in the French league.
Telles has also represented Brazil at international level, earning a total of 13 caps, scoring five goals. He has been part of the Brazil U-20 team that won the gold medal at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, while he has also played for the senior team, making 11 appearances in the 2020 Copa America qualification campaign.
Despite his impressive performances, Telles faced criticism for his lack of experience in the Premier League, which was the top flight of English football at the time. However, his dedication to training hard and working hard off the pitch paid off, and he quickly became one of the top performers in the Premier League with Chelsea.
After impressing in the Premier League, Telles returned to Santos and helped them achieve success again. His consistent performance and leadership qualities have earned him widespread recognition both domestically and internationally, and he is expected to continue contributing to the club's success in the future.