Early Life and Background
Thiago Alcântara, born on April 11, 1991, in San Pietro Vernotico, Italy, is a professional footballer who holds multiple nationalities—Brazilian, Spanish, and Italian. He was introduced to football from a very young age, with his family moving to Spain when he was four. Thiago’s talent shone early, and by the age of 14, he joined FC Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia.
Club Career: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool
Thiago’s professional career began at Barcelona, where he debuted for the senior team in 2009. He won numerous accolades with the club, including La Liga titles, UEFA Champions League, and Copa del Rey. In 2013, he moved to Bayern Munich for €25 million, where he cemented his reputation as a master of passing and midfield control. At Bayern, Thiago won multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Champions League trophy in 2020.
In 2020, Thiago joined Liverpool FC, continuing his career in the Premier League. Despite some injury setbacks, he played a key role in helping the club win the FA Cup in his second season.
International Career
Thiago began his international journey with Spain’s U21 team, where he helped them win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2011 and 2013. He made his senior debut for Spain in 2011, although injuries kept him from several major tournaments, including the 2012 Euros and 2014 World Cup. Despite this, he represented Spain in the 2018 World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020, though he played a limited role in both.
Records and Achievements
Thiago holds several records, including the most passes completed in a Bundesliga match, with 206 passes in 2018. He also set the record for most touches in a Bundesliga match with 214 touches in 2019. Individually, he has been honored with the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Player award in 2013 and has been part of the UEFA Team of the Year and FIFA FIFPro World11 in 2020.
Personal Life and Net Worth
Outside of football, Thiago has a passion for music and fashion. He plays the piano and guitar and has modeled for several fashion brands. With a net worth estimated at $23.9 million in 2023, Thiago enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. He lives in a £3.85 million house in Knutsford, Cheshire, with his wife, Julia Vigas, and their two children.
Thiago comes from a footballing family. His father, Mazinho, was part of the Brazilian national team that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and his younger brother, Rafinha, is also a professional footballer.
Thiago Alcântara’s career is a testament to his exceptional skill and versatility as a midfielder. With numerous accolades across top European clubs and international recognition, his legacy as one of the finest midfielders of his generation continues to grow.
