Thiago Alcântara
Spanish footballer and midfielder
Born
April 11th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1991, this Spanish footballer has established a reputation as a skilled midfielder. Developing through the youth system at FC Barcelona, he contributed to the team’s success in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. A significant transfer to Bayern Munich followed, where he helped secure numerous Bundesliga titles and made key contributions in domestic and European competitions. In 2020, he joined Liverpool, further enhancing his prowess within the English Premier League. Internationally, he represented Spain in major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup, winning the European title in 2012.
Winning UEFA Champions League with Barcelona
Securing multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich
Winning the UEFA European Championship with Spain
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