Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a centre-back for Portuguese club Benfica and the Brazil national team.

Born on April 15, 2001 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Telles began his career with hometown side SC Belo Horizonte before joining Atletico Mineiro in 2017. He made his senior debut for the latter in the 2018 Copa do Brasil and quickly established himself as a key player under manager Jorge Jesus.

Telles' impressive performances saw him earn a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid in 2020, where he spent two seasons under Zinedine Zidane. During his time in Spain, Telles helped Real Madrid win the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League, the first major trophy of his career.

After a loan spell at Manchester City from 2022 to 2023, Telles returned to Real Madrid on a permanent basis. His performances earned him a place in the squad that won the 2022 UEFA Champions League.

Despite being born in Brazil, Telles has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe due to his impressive defensive skills and aerial ability. He has been compared to former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and has been praised for his leadership qualities and work rate.

In January 2024, Telles signed for Portuguese club Benfica on a five-year contract. Under new manager Rui Faria, Telles has been playing a key role in the team's success this season, helping them reach the final of the 2023–24 Taça de Portugal.

Overall, Alex Telles has had a successful career so far, and it will be interesting to see how he continues to develop and contribute to the teams he plays for in the future.

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