Alejandro Garnacho is a Spanish-born Argentine international footballer who burst on the scenes for Manchester United in the 2022-23 season. Prior to becoming a poster boy for the club, he played for the academy and won the FA Youth Cup in the 2021-2022 season. Garnacho is fast becoming one of Manchester United’s best young wingers after he has produced some stellar performances, including scoring a spectacular bicycle kick against Everton in a 3-0 win which won him the Premier League Goal of the Month for November 2023. Other accolades he has, include Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year, Maurice Revello Tournament Revelation Player, Maurice Revello Tournament Best XI and the IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team.
Who is Alejandro Garnacho?
Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra was born on 1 July 2004 in Madrid, Spain. He is the oldest of two sons of his parents Alex Garnacho and Patricia Ferreyra Fernández. He has a younger brother Roberto Garnacho who he grew up with.
Garnacho began his youth career in Spain, joining Getafe and then to Atlético Madrid from 2015 to 2020 before he joined the Manchester United academy in October 2020 for a reported fee of £420,000. He made his first-team debut coming off as a 91st minute substitute against Chelsea in a match which ended 1-1.
In July 2021, the Manchester United hierarchy handed Garnacho his first professional contract. Prior to that, he played both in the senior side and in the academy, showcasing his skills and raw talent. He made headlines in the FA Youth Cup, scoring a brilliant solo goal against Everton.
On 11 May 2022, Garnacho scored a brace which helped the team win the FA Youth Cup against Nottingham Forest’s youth team. At the end of the tournament, Garnacho won the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.
Garnacho won donned the Number 75 jersey, changed it to Number 49 ahead of the 2022-23 Premier League season. He continued in the same fashion the previous season ended. He scored a last minute winner for the U-21 side against Barrow in the 2022-23 EFL Trophy.
Ahead of the 2023-24 Premier League season, Garnacho was handed the 17 jersey which was departed by Fred. On 26 November 2023, he scored a spectacular bicycle kick against Everton in a 3-0. That goal earned him the Premier League Goal of the Month for November 2023.
Which awards has Alejandro Garnacho won?
Thus far in Alejandro Garnacho’s young career, he has won several individual awards and accolades. They are as follows;
Maurice Revello Tournament Best XI: 2022
Maurice Revello Tournament Revelation Player: 2022
Maurice Revello Tournament Goal of the Tournament: 2022
Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2023
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year: 2021–22
IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team: 2023
Has Alejandro Garnacho won Player of the Month Award?
Yes, Alejandro Garnacho won Manchester United’s November and December 2023 Player of the Month. His performances are yet to win his the Premier League Player of the Month despite him showing class in some games.
Has Alejandro Garnacho won Balon d’Or?
No, Alejandro Garnacho has not won the Balon d-Or. The youngster who has just began making headlines in the Premier League has many more years to prove to the world he could be the best player and be crowned with the prestigious Balon d’Or.
Has Alejandro Garnacho won FIFA Men’s Best Footballer Award?
No, Alejandro Garnacho has not won the FIFA Men’s Best Footballer Award. The Argentina international player had his breakthrough season for Manchester United in the 2022-23 season and at 19, he still has a lot to give on the pitch which could win him that award.
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