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Alexis Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and the Argentina national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alexis Mac Allister is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liverpool and the Argentina national team. Born in Santa Rosa, La Pampa, in 1998, he has won major honours including the FIFA World Cup with Argentina and the Premier League with Liverpool. He is of interest to Canadian readers as a leading international footballer in the English Premier League, a competition followed widely in Canada.

Early life and family

Mac Allister was born in Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina, in 1998. He comes from a football family, with his father Carlos Mac Allister and brothers Francis and Kevin also involved in the sport.

Club career

Mac Allister began his senior career with Argentinos Juniors. He later played for Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Liverpool in June 2023. At Liverpool, he has worn the number 10 shirt and won the EFL Cup and Premier League. He scored for Liverpool in the match that secured the club's 2024–25 Premier League title.

International career

Mac Allister made his senior debut for Argentina in 2019. He was part of Argentina's squads that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2024 Copa América.

Playing style

Mac Allister is primarily a midfielder, usually used in central midfield, but can also operate in defensive or attacking midfield roles. He is right-footed and is listed at about 1.74 m to 1.76 m tall across sources.

Honours and achievements

Mac Allister has won club and international honours at senior level. With Liverpool, he has won the EFL Cup and the Premier League. With Argentina, he won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2024 Copa América. His career record also includes a title with Argentinos Juniors and a domestic title with Boca Juniors during his loan spell.

Key facts

  • He joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion in June 2023.
  • He was part of Argentina's squads that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2024 Copa América.
  • He scored for Liverpool in the match that secured the club's 2024–25 Premier League title.
  • He is listed as a central midfielder, with defensive and attacking midfield as secondary positions.
  • He is the son of former Argentine footballer Carlos Mac Allister and the brother of footballers Francis Mac Allister and Kevin Mac Allister.
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Canadian context

He is of interest to Canadian readers as a leading international footballer in the English Premier League, a competition followed widely in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Alexis Mac Allister play?
He is mainly a midfielder, especially a central midfielder, and can also play in defensive or attacking midfield roles.
Which club does Alexis Mac Allister play for?
He plays for Liverpool in the Premier League.
When was Alexis Mac Allister born?
He was born on 24 December 1998.
What trophies has he won with Argentina?
His major Argentina honours include the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2024 Copa América.
What trophies has he won with Liverpool?
His Liverpool honours include the EFL Cup and the Premier League.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Mac_Allister
    Supports: Career timeline and 2025 Premier League title-winning goal.
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/249299/alexis-mac-allister
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, club, position, height.
  3. National Football Teamshttps://www.national-football-teams.com/player/75349/Alexis_Mac_Allister.html
    Supports: Position, birthplace, height, and senior international appearances/goals.
  4. Premier Leaguehttps://www.premierleague.com/en/players/243016/alexis-mac-allister/overview
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, appearances, goals, and assists.
  5. Liverpool FChttps://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/mens/player/alexis-mac-allister
    Supports: Transfer from Brighton, shirt number, debut season, honours.
  6. Liverpool FChttps://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/all-you-need-know-about-alexis-mac-allister
    Supports: Transfer from Brighton and Irish family roots.
  7. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/alexis-mac-allister/profil/spieler/534033
    Supports: Family relations, position, birth details, current club, and contract dates.
  8. FotMobhttps://www.fotmob.com/players/831489/alexis-mac-allister
    Supports: Recent-season statistics and listed honours.