Alexis Saelemaekers is a Belgian professional footballer born in 1999, known for his versatility as a winger and wing-back.
He began his professional career at R.S.C. Anderlecht, where he debuted in February 2018.
In January 2020, Saelemaekers joined AC Milan on loan, later signing a permanent deal with the club.
Biography
Early Life
Alexis Jesse M. Saelemaekers was born in 1999 in Belgium, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. His talent was evident early on, leading him to join the youth ranks of R.S.C. Anderlecht, one of Belgium's most prestigious clubs.
Career
Saelemaekers signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht in October 2017, committing to the club until 2019. He made his official debut on February 16, 2018, coming on as a substitute against Sint-Truiden. His promising performances earned him a contract extension until 2022. In January 2020, he made a significant move to AC Milan on loan, with an option to buy. He debuted for Milan on February 2, 2020, and quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal for the club in July 2020 during a Serie A match against Bologna.
In addition to his club success, Saelemaekers has represented Belgium at various youth levels, including the under-19 and under-21 teams. He made his senior debut for the Belgium national team on October 8, 2020, in a friendly against Ivory Coast. His international career continued to flourish, highlighted by his first goal for the national team during a World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic on September 5, 2021.
As of 2023, Saelemaekers has continued to play for AC Milan and has recently signed with Bologna F.C. 1909 for the 2023-2024 season, showcasing his ongoing development as a midfielder and wing-back. He is also set to join AS Roma for the 2024-2025 season, furthering his career in Serie A.
Legacy
Saelemaekers has already made a mark in his young career, contributing to AC Milan's Serie A title win in the 2021-22 season. His individual accolades include winning the Serie A Goal of the Month award in April 2023, reflecting his growing reputation in Italian football. As he prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Saelemaekers is poised to become a key player for Belgium, continuing to build on his impressive career.
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Career & Clubs
Club
As of match played 6 September 2026
International
As of match played 10 July 2026
Scores and results list Belgium's goal tally first. Score column indicates score after each Saelemaekers goal.
Anderlecht
In October 2017, Saelemaekers signed a contract at Anderlecht until 2019. On 16 February 2018, he made his official debut against Sint-Truiden. He came on as a substitute in the 77th minute. On 8 June 2018, Saelemaekers renewed his contract until 2022.
AC Milan
On 31 January 2020, AC Milan signed Saelemaekers on loan, with an option to buy. Milan reportedly agreed a €3.5 million fee plus €1 million in bonuses in case of a permanent signing. The same year on 2 February, he made his league debut as a substitute to Davide Calabria in a 1–1 draw against Verona on 2 February 2020. On 1 July 2020, Saelemaekers signed a contract with Milan which would keep him at the club until 30 June 2024. On 18 July, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 home win over Bologna in Serie A. In October 2020, Saelemaekers scored his first goal of the season against Rio Ave in qualification match for Europa league. His next goal came on 26 October against Roma in 3–3 draw, his third and last goal of the season was on 20 December against Sassuolo as Milan pulled an away 2–1 victory. In total, he scored three goals and five assists of the season. On 15 October 2021, Saelemaekers extended his contract until 30 June 2026 with a raise in salary. On 4 December, he scored his first goal of this season against Salernitana, a powerful left footed shot in eventual 2–0 win. His next goal came in a Coppa Italia match against Genoa on 13 January 2022, a goal in extra time as…
Saelemaekers debuted with the Belgium national team in a 1–1 friendly draw with Ivory Coast on 8 October 2020. On 5 September 2021, he scored his first international goal in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification against the Czech Republic in Brussels, which ended in a 3–0 win. On 15 May 2026, he was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The following month, on 26 June, he netted a goal in a 5–1 victory over New Zealand in the team's final group match, which saw them progress to the knock-out stages of the tournament.
- Club
- R.S.C. Anderlecht (2018–2020)
- Club
- Belgium national under-21 football team (2018–2020)
- Club
- AC Milan (2020–2020)
- Club
- AC Milan (2020–)
- Club
- Bologna F.C. 1909 (2023–2024)
- Club
- Belgium men's national football team (2020–)
- Club
- AS Roma (2024–2025)
- Club
- Belgium national under-19 football team (2017–2018)
- National team
- Belgium
Legacy
Clubs
- AC Milan2020current
- Belgium men's national football team2020current
- Belgium national under-19 football team2017–2018
- Belgium national under-21 football team2018–2020
- R.S.C. Anderlecht2018–2020
- AC Milan2020–2020
- Bologna F.C. 19092023–2024
- AS Roma2024–2025
Played together with
Aaron Leya IsekaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2014
Abdoulay DiabyR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2021–2021
Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2004–2005
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2005–2005
Adam MasinaBologna F.C. 1909 · 2013
Adaílton Martins BolzanBologna F.C. 1909 · 2007–2010
Adel TaarabtAC Milan · 2014–2014
Adem LjajićAS Roma · 2013–2015
Adil RamiAC Milan · 2014–2014- Adil RamiAC Milan · 2014–2015
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Identifiers & aliases
Alexis Jesse M. Saelemaekers is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger or wing-back for Serie A club AC Milan and the Belgium national team.
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