Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer known for playing as a left-back.
He played for Inter Milan during the 2015-2016 season.
Telles began his professional career at Grêmio, where he made his debut in 2013.
Biography
Early Life
Alex Nicolao Telles was born in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, where he began his football journey at the tender age of eight, playing with local kids. His passion for the sport led him to join the youth academy of Juventude, where he honed his skills and made his professional debut on January 24, 2011, against São José-PA. Telles quickly made a name for himself, scoring his first goal in a match against Cruzeiro later that year.
Career
Telles's career took off when he transferred to Grêmio in December 2011, making his debut for the club in February 2013. His impressive performances caught the attention of international clubs, and in January 2014, he signed with Turkish giants Galatasaray for €6 million. During his time in Turkey, he showcased his offensive skills as a full-back, contributing both defensively and offensively. After a successful stint at Galatasaray, Telles moved to FC Porto in 2016, where he continued to excel until 2020, when he joined Manchester United. He represented Brazil's national team starting in 2019 and was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, although he was sidelined due to injury. As of 2023, Telles plays for Al-Nassr and has recently signed with Botafogo F.R.
Playing Style
Known for his speed and playmaking abilities, Telles is recognized as an offensive full-back, making significant contributions to both his club and national team. His style of play has earned him a reputation as a skilled defender who can also support attacking plays effectively.
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Career & Clubs
Juventude and Grêmio
Telles was born in Caxias do Sul, a city in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. At the age of eight, he began playing football with the neighbouring kids and was later enrolled to a youth academy of Juventude. Telles began his professional career with Juventude, making his debut on 24 January 2011 against São José-PA. He scored his first goal on 20 August in a 1–1 home draw against Cruzeiro. In December, Telles was transferred to Grêmio after a partnership was established with Juventude. He made his Grêmio debut on 3 February 2013 against Internacional. On 26 May, Telles made his Série A debut, starting in a 2–0 home win against Náutico.
Galatasaray
On 22 January 2014, after long negotiations, Telles completed a move to Turkish club Galatasaray for €6 million, signing a contract that would keep him with the club until 2018. He made his debut two weeks later, starting in a 3–0 win against Tokatspor for the campaign's Turkish Cup, and made his maiden Süper Lig debut in a 3–0 home victory against Eskişehirspor on 8 February 2014. Telles made his first assist for the club against Antalyaspor in a 2–2 away game on 17 February. He also scored his first goal for Galatasaray against Akhisar Belediyespor on 8 March in a 6–1 home win. In August 2015, there were rumours mentioning Telles as a good choice to fill the place made by the departure of left-back Filipe Luís at Chelsea. In response to the rumour, Galatasaray manager Hamza…
Although he was born in Brazil, Telles also has an Italian passport, making him in the past eligible to represent Italy national team. In October 2016, Telles said that he would "welcome" a call-up from the "Azzurri", adding that his great-grandparents are Italian and he feels Italian. In March 2019, however, he received his first call-up to the Brazil national team. He made his debut for Brazil on 23 March 2019 in a friendly against Panama, as a starter. On 7 November 2022, Telles was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was ruled out for the rest of the competition after picking up a right knee injury in the final group stage match against Cameroon.
Telles is an offensive full back and is described as a skilled, quick and playmaking defender.
Club
As of match played 23 July 2026
International
As of match played 20 June 2023
- Club
- Inter Milan (2015–2016)
- Club
- Grêmio FBPA (2013–2014)
- Club
- Esporte Clube Juventude (2011–2012)
- Club
- Galatasaray S.K. (2014–2016)
- Club
- FC Porto (2016–2020)
- Club
- Manchester United F.C. (2020–2023)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (2019–2023)
- Club
- Sevilla FC (2022–2023)
- Club
- Al-Nassr (2023–2024)
- Club
- Botafogo F.R. (2024–)
- National team
- Brazil
Clubs
Played together with
A. H. AlbutManchester United F.C.
Aaron Wan-BissakaManchester United F.C. · 2019–2024
Abderrazak HamdallahAl-Nassr · 2018–2021
Abdoulay KonkoSevilla FC · 2008–2011
Abdoulaye BaFC Porto · 2010–2017
Abdul Kader KeïtaGalatasaray S.K. · 2009–2010
Abdulaziz Al-JanoubiAl-Nassr · 1997–2007
Abdulelah Al-AmriAl-Nassr · 2019- Abdulfattah AsiriAl-Nassr
- Abdulla MadouAl-Nassr · 2012
- Abdullah Al-HamdanAl-Nassr · 2026
Abdullah Al-KhaibariAl-Nassr · 2019
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Identifiers & aliases
Alex Nicolao Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo and the Brazil national team.
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