Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who has played for several clubs in Brazil, including Santos, Palmeiras, and Corinthians. He was born on July 24, 1986, in Recife, Brazil.
Telles began his career with Santos in 2005, where he made his debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in 2007. In 2009, he moved to Palmeiras, where he remained until 2015. During his time with Palmeiras, Telles helped the club win three Copa do Brasil titles, two Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles,Bundesliga Tracking and one Copa do Mundo FIFA U-17 Championship title.
In 2015, Telles joined Corinthians, where he spent four seasons before moving on to join Santos in 2019. During his time with Santos, Telles won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A twice (in 2019 and 2020), the Copa do Brasil once (in 2019), and the Copa Libertadores once (in 2018).
Despite his success, Telles has faced criticism for some of his performances during his career. Some critics argue that he has struggled to adapt to higher levels of competition, while others have accused him of being too complacent about his achievements.
Despite these criticisms, Telles remains a key player for both Santos and Corinthians. He continues to be involved in the Brazilian national team, helping them to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Despite facing challenges along the way, Telles remains determined to continue his legacy as one of Brazil's greatest ever players.