History of Alejandro Garnacho in Timeline

Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra is a professional footballer who plays as a winger. Born in Spain, he represents the Argentina national team. He currently plays for Premier League club Chelsea.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1981: Argentinian to score in FA Cup final

In the FA Cup final on May 25, 2024, Garnacho scored the opening goal, becoming the second Argentinian to score after Ricardo Villa in 1981.

1998: Multiple braces in a season

In 1998-99, Michael Owen did the same, Garnacho on April 4, 2024 became the first teenager to score multiple braces in three Premier League matches in a single season.

July 2004: Birth of Alejandro Garnacho

In July 2004, Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra was born. He is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chelsea and the Argentina national team.

2004: Teenager goal in FA Cup final

In the FA Cup final on May 25, 2024, Garnacho scored the opening goal, becoming the first teenager to score in the final since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004.

2011: FA Youth Cup win

In 2011, was the last time Manchester United won the FA Youth Cup.

2015: Joined Atlético Madrid's youth system

In 2015, Garnacho joined Atlético Madrid's youth system from Getafe.

October 2020: Joins Manchester United's youth system

In October 2020, Garnacho joined Manchester United's youth system from Atlético Madrid.

October 2020: Joins Manchester United Academy

In October 2020, Garnacho joined the Manchester United Academy for a fee of £420,000 paid to Atlético.

July 2021: Signs first professional contract

In July 2021, Garnacho signed his first professional contract with Manchester United.

2021: Spain U-18 Appearances

In 2021, Garnacho made three appearances for the Spain under-18 team.

February 2022: Nominated for Goal of the Month

In February 2022, Garnacho's solo goal in the FA Youth Cup win over Everton was nominated for Manchester United's Goal of the Month award.

March 2022: Called up to Argentina senior team

On March 7, 2022, Garnacho was called up to the senior Argentina team for two World Cup qualifiers, but did not make an appearance.

May 2022: FA Youth Cup and Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award

In May 2022, Garnacho won the FA Youth Cup and the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.

2022: Changes shirt number

For the start of the 2022-23 Premier League season, Garnacho changed his shirt number from 75 to 49.

2022: Debut for Argentina U-20

In 2022, Garnacho made his debut for Argentina at the under-20 level.

2022: Revelation Player and Goal of the Tournament awards

In 2022, Garnacho scored four goals in four appearances for the under-20 team at the Maurice Revello Tournament winning the Revelation Player and Goal of the Tournament awards.

January 2023: Assist in Manchester derby

On January 14, 2023, in the Manchester derby, Garnacho set up Marcus Rashford's 82nd-minute winner in a 2–1 win against Manchester City.

March 2023: Call-up and withdrawal due to injury

In March 2023, Garnacho was called up to the senior Argentina team but had to withdraw due to an ankle injury.

June 2023: Debut for senior Argentina team

In June 2023, Garnacho made his debut for the senior Argentina team.

October 2023: Birth of son

In October 2023, Garnacho and his girlfriend, Eva, had a son.

November 2023: Premier League Goal of the Month

On November 26, 2023, Garnacho scored a bicycle kick against Everton, earning him the Premier League Goal of the Month for November 2023.

2023: EFL Cup win

In 2023, Garnacho won the EFL Cup with Manchester United.

February 2024: Brace against West Ham United

On February 4, 2024, Garnacho scored two goals in a 3–0 win over West Ham United.

June 2024: Included in Copa América squad

In June 2024, Garnacho was included in Argentina's squad for the 2024 Copa América. He appeared once in a 2–0 group stage win over Peru as Argentina went on to win the tournament.