Biography
Who is Alphonse Areola?
Early life and background
Alphonse Francis Areola was born on February 27, 1993, in Paris, France. His parents, Cleto and Heidi, arrived in France from the Philippines during the late 1980s. He began his football path at age six when he joined Entente Sportive des Petits Anges.
After playing for his local club for seven years, he moved to the Paris Saint-Germain academy. At age 13, he attended the INF Clairefontaine football centre to improve his skills. He officially signed his first professional contract with PSG in July 2009 on a three-year term.
Club career and loans
Alphonse Areola made his senior debut for Paris Saint-Germain in May 2013 against Brest. He spent several years on loan to gain experience at different clubs. In 2013, he joined Lens for a season, where he helped the team earn promotion to Ligue 1. During that time, he won the Ligue 2 Goalkeeper of the Year award.
He later moved to Bastia on loan for the 2014-15 season and played 39 matches. In 2015, he joined Villarreal CF in Spain. While playing for Villarreal, he set a club record by playing 620 minutes without conceding a goal. He also gained experience in the Europa League during this period.
West Ham United and international play
In July 2021, Alphonse Areola joined West Ham United on a season-long loan. He made his debut against Manchester United in the EFL Cup. Following a successful loan spell, he completed a permanent transfer to West Ham in June 2022 for approximately 12 million euros.
On the international stage, he has represented France at every youth level. He was a member of the squads that achieved victory in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He also earned a place in the winning squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Personal details and honors
Alphonse Areola stands at a height of 195 cm. He has been recognized for his contributions to football and was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour. His professional career has seen him compete in major leagues across France, Spain, and England.
He is a Pisces and was born in Paris. His career has included playing for top-tier clubs and representing his country in major international tournaments.
Birthday and age
Alphonse Areola was born on February 27, 1993, which makes Alphonse 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Alphonse shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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