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The young Mexican Alex Alcalá has once again amazed the world of football with only 17 years old. We met him a few months ago as the Mexican Ronaldinho, and he was also called the new “Mexican Messi.” He wants to write his own story, and in the U17 Generation Adidas Cup with the LA Galaxy he took a new step after dance to the entire defense of Manchester United in the round of 16 of the tournament.
With only 1,55m tall, Alcalá takes advantage his speed, quickness, ingenuity and quality to get rid of rival defenses much taller and stronger than him. Two videos of the match against the affiliate of the English team went viral due to the technique and talent shown by the young talent who was born in the United States but has represented Mexico in minor categories .
An hat and a spout in the same play ? Not only does Neymar do it, Alex Alcalá also makes it possible. Then, he dribbles between several defenders until he shoots -with little force- towards the goal, meeting the rival goalkeeper.
The last video is special, apart from the fact that the play does not end in a goal. Alcalá masterfully dribbles past his defender, and later leaves him behind with another shot that thrilled the audience present .
His center was not the best. But the play, in general, is of a talent that is lost sight of.
A little over a year ago, Alex Alcalá signed with LA Galaxy II, team in which he will remain until he turns 18 years old, at which time he will join the Manchester City. There is a pre-agreement between the English team and the future member of El Tri.
Alex Alcalá he shone in this tournament with a free kick goal and an assist against Minnesota United. The LA Galaxy went through to the round of 16, but fell precisely against Manchester United in the penalty shootout. The title will be defined by the affiliate of the UANL Tigers and the Seattle Sounders.
Notorious performance of one of the jewels that are in the universe of the possible next Mexican national teams.
Alex Alcala (LA Galaxy II) scored a free kick ⚽️ and provided an assist 🎯 at the Adidas Generations Cup against Minnesota United
Mexico youth looking promising💎🇲🇽 pic. twitter.com/RjQrLjpP8S— Garcia Futbol Cards (@GFCards) April 17, 1200