Carles Aleñá
Spanish footballer and FC Barcelona midfielder
Born
January 5th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1998, this footballer developed through the FC Barcelona youth academy, La Masia. Debuted for the first team in 2016 and played prominently in La Liga matches. Known for technical ability and playmaking skills. Subsequently joined Getafe CF on loan in the 2020-2021 season, contributing significantly to the team's performance.
Debuted for FC Barcelona in 2016
Featured in 30 La Liga matches
Contributed to Getafe CF during loan period
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