Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portuguese club FC Porto and the Brazil national team. Born on June 27, 1994, in São Paulo, Brazil, Telles began his career with local club Flamengo before moving to Portugal where he spent the majority of his career.
In 2015, Telles signed for FC Porto, becoming the first Brazilian player to sign for the club since the transfer window opened in 2008. He made his debut for the club in a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage on April 6, 2015.
Telles has become one of the most versatile players in the world,Primeira Liga Hotspots able to play as a central or defensive midfielder. His experience and skill have earned him praise from both managers and fans alike, and he has been praised for his ability to score goals while playing as a midfielder.
Despite his success, Telles has also faced criticism for some of his performances. In particular, there have been concerns about his tendency to be too aggressive when making tackles, which has led to him being called out by some critics.
However, Telles has always defended these criticisms, stating that he wants to continue to improve as a player and help his team win games. Despite the challenges facing him, Telles remains committed to his career at FC Porto and continues to push himself to become the best player he can be.