Argentine footballer who became Manchester United's youngest Champions League goalscorer and Copa América winner, known for spectacular goals and pace.
Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra was born in Madrid, Spain in 2004 to an Argentine father and Spanish mother. Manchester United's academy signed him aged 16 and he made his first-team debut at 17. He scored an overhead bicycle kick volley against Everton in the FA Cup semi-final in April 2024 — a goal immediately voted among the finest in Wembley history and shortlisted for the Puskas Award as the goal of the year. United won the FA Cup Final against Manchester City, with Garnacho one of the match's protagonists. He chose to represent Argentina internationally — appearing at the Copa América in 2024 as part of the squad. He is considered the most talented academy product Manchester United have produced since Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. His combination of direct pace, ability to cut inside from the left and composure at decisive moments reflects natural talent that has emerged at a difficult period in the club's history.
Manchester United winger known for pace and dribbling skills
How They Played
Pacey winger with strong dribbling and crossing ability
Lasting Impact
Promising young talent representing new generation of Argentine football
Career Honours
- FA Cup (2024)
- Copa América winner (2024 squad)
- EFL Cup (2022/2023)
- FA Cup (2023/2024)
- Copa América (2024)
- FA Youth Cup (2021/2022)
- FIFA Puskás Award (2024)
- Premier League Goal of the Season (2023/2024)
- Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year (2022)
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2020–2025 | — | 50 | 11 | #11 |
| Getafe (Youth) | 2013–2015 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Atlético Madrid (Youth) | 2015–2020 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chelsea | 2025–Present | £40M | 0 | 0 | — |
| Argentine | — | — | 8 | 2 | — |