Alejandro Garnacho is a professional Argentine footballer, primarily playing as a winger, who rose to prominence with Manchester United and now plays for Chelsea and the Argentina national team. He is renowned for his explosive pace, flair, and ability to score spectacular goals, most notably winning the 2024 FIFA Puskás Award for his bicycle kick in the Premier League.
Career Highlights
- Garnacho was born on July 1, 2004, in Madrid, Spain, and joined Manchester United from Atlético Madrid’s youth academy in 2020. He quickly made an impact by winning the FA Youth Cup with United and earning the club’s Young Player of the Year award in 2022.
- He became a regular in Manchester United’s first team, notably scoring in the 2024 FA Cup final, becoming the first teenager to score in the final since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004.
- In 2025, he transferred to Chelsea, continuing his career in the Premier League.
- Internationally, after appearances for Spain’s youth teams, Garnacho switched allegiance to Argentina, debuting for the senior national team in June 2023 and being part of the Copa América-winning squad in 2024.
Major Achievements
- FA Cup (2023–24) and EFL Carabao Cup (2022–23) with Manchester United.
- Copa América winner with Argentina in 2024.
- Individual accolades: FIFA Puskás Award (2024), Premier League Goal of the Season (2023–24), Premier League Goal of the Month (Nov 2023), Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year (2021–22), and included in IFFHS World Youth (U20) Team (2023).
Career Statistics
| Category | Team/Competition | Period | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Club | Manchester United | 2022-25 | 143 | 25 | 19 |
| Season Breakdown | 2024/25 Season | – | 57 | 10 | 10 |
| League | Premier League (All-time, up to 2025/26) | – | 98 | 17 | 8 |
| International | Argentina (Senior Team) | Up to mid-2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Youth International | Argentina U20 | – | 4 | 4 | – |
| Career Total | – | 204 | 48 | 26 |
Notable Records and Moments
- Scored the opening goal in the 2024 FA Cup final, first teenager to do so since 2004 and second Argentinian ever to score in the final.
- First teenager to score multiple braces in three separate Premier League matches in one season since Michael Owen in 1998–99.
- Won the FIFA Puskás Award for his bicycle kick goal in 2024.
Relationship
Alejandro Garnacho’s girlfriend is Eva Garcia, a blogger, social media influencer, and co-owner of a jewelry store called Fated Jewellery. Eva Garcia is from Spain and has been in a relationship with Garnacho for over four years. They have a child together named Enzo, born on October 4, 2023. Eva is active on Instagram with a significant following and is known for both her family posts and style content. The couple has experienced typical relationship ups and downs in the public eye but remain together as of the latest information available.
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Net Worth
Alejandro Garnacho’s net worth is estimated to be around £5,675,540 (approximately $6.9 million) as of 2025. He earns a weekly salary of £53,000, which adds up to about £2,756,000 per year playing for Manchester United. His net worth includes earnings from his football contracts and brand endorsements, notably with Nike. Other estimates in different currencies show his net worth at around 4.02 billion Naira or about $5 million, reflecting his growing status as an emerging football star.
Garnacho’s trajectory displays an exciting blend of achievement and potential, marking him as one of world football’s most promising young wingers.
