Biography
Who is Thiago Alcântara?
Early life and family background
Thiago Alcântara was born on April 11, 1991, in San Pietro Vernotico, Italy, while his father played for the local football club Lecce. His father is Mazinho, who played for the Brazil national team, and his brother is Rafinha. At the age of five, he moved to Spain and began playing youth football with the Galician team Ureca in Nigrán. In 2001, he spent time with Kelme during his father's stint with Elche before returning to Flamengo in Brazil.
In 2005, he moved back to Spain permanently and joined the youth system at FC Barcelona. He rose through the club's ranks at the famous La Masia academy, developing his technical skills as a midfielder and preparing for his eventual breakthrough into the professional ranks.
Club career at Barcelona and Bayern Munich
Thiago made his official debut for the FC Barcelona first team on May 17, 2009, appearing as a substitute against Mallorca. During his time with the Catalan club, he won four La Liga titles, the UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup. He scored his first senior goal for the club against Racing Santander in February 2010 and established himself as a creative midfield option under various managers.
In July 2013, Thiago signed a four-year contract with German club FC Bayern Munich for a fee of €25 million, reuniting with manager Pep Guardiola. During his tenure in Germany, he won 16 major trophies, including the Bundesliga title in seven consecutive seasons. He also secured another UEFA Champions League title in 2020 as part of a continental treble before transferring to Liverpool later that year, where he won the FA Cup in 2022.
International career
Although born in Italy to Brazilian parents, Thiago represented Spain at multiple youth levels, helping the nation win European Championships at the under-19 and under-21 levels. He made his full international debut for the Spain senior team in 2011. He was named to the provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup but unfortunately had to withdraw due to a knee injury.
Following his recovery, Thiago represented Spain at major international tournaments including UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2020. His international career showed his ability to dictate the tempo of matches and contribute effectively in midfield alongside other elite Spanish internationals.
Birthday and age
Thiago Alcântara was born on April 11, 1991, which makes Thiago 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Thiago shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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