Career Timeline of Álvaro Carreras: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Álvaro Carreras built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Álvaro Fernández Carreras is a Spanish professional footballer. He currently plays as a left-back for Real Madrid in La Liga. His career focuses on professional football within Spain's top league.

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2007: Joined Racing de Ferrol

In 2007, Álvaro Carreras joined Racing de Ferrol, his hometown club, after starting his career with Galicia de Caranza.

2012: Joined Deportivo de La Coruña's youth ranks

In 2012, Álvaro Carreras joined Deportivo de La Coruña's youth ranks, where he transitioned to playing as a left-back.

2017: Moved to Real Madrid U13

In 2017, Álvaro Carreras moved to Real Madrid U13.

September 2020: Signed for Manchester United

In September 2020, Álvaro Carreras signed a four-year contract with Premier League club Manchester United after leaving Real Madrid.

October 2021: Debut for Spain U19 team

On 26 October 2021, Álvaro Carreras made his debut for the Spain under-19 team, starting in a friendly match against Israel.

2021: Played for the under-23 team

During the 2021–22 season, Álvaro Carreras played 21 times in the league for Manchester United's under-23 team, as well as featuring in the EFL Trophy and UEFA Youth League.

2021: Began training with Manchester United's first team

During the early stages of the 2021–22 season, Álvaro Carreras began training with the first team of Manchester United.

April 2022: First team call-up for Manchester United

In April 2022, Álvaro Carreras received his first call-up to the Manchester United first team, being named on the bench for the Premier League match against Chelsea.

July 2022: Joined Preston North End on loan

On 26 July 2022, Álvaro Carreras joined EFL Championship club Preston North End on loan for the 2022–23 season. He debuted on 30 July 2022.

September 2023: Joined Granada on loan

On 1 September 2023, Álvaro Carreras joined La Liga club Granada on a season-long loan.

2023: Loan to Benfica

In January 2024, Álvaro Carreras was loaned to Benfica for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

January 2024: Recalled by Manchester United

On 14 January 2024, Álvaro Carreras was recalled by Manchester United from his loan at Granada.

January 2024: Loan to Benfica

On 17 January 2024, Manchester United sent Álvaro Carreras on loan to Primeira Liga club Benfica until the end of the 2023–24 season.

May 2024: Benfica exercised buy option

On 26 May 2024, Manchester United announced that Benfica had exercised the €6 million buy option in Álvaro Carreras' loan contract.

2024: Departed Manchester United

In 2024, Álvaro Carreras departed Manchester United without making his debut for the senior team.

July 2025: Returned to Real Madrid

On 14 July 2025, Álvaro Carreras returned to Real Madrid, signing a six-year deal for a reported €50 million.

August 2025: Debut for Real Madrid

On 19 August 2025, Álvaro Carreras made his debut for Real Madrid in a 1–0 victory over Osasuna.

2029: Signed contract with Benfica until 2029

Following the exercise of the buy option in his loan contract, Álvaro Carreras signed a new contract with Benfica until 2029.

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