Alejandro Pozuelo

Rayo Vallecano Pozuelo returned to his country's top division on 24 July 2014, joining Rayo Vallecano for an undisclosed fee. His first competitive appearance took place on 14 September, as he came on as a 61st-minute substitute in a 3–2 home loss to Elche CF.

Pozuelo took part in 13 official games in his only season, registering one goal in the Copa del Rey against Valencia CF.

Genk On 31 August 2015, Pozuelo moved abroad again, signing a two-year deal at Belgian Pro League team K.R.C. Genk. He scored six goals in 2016–17, helping to a final eighth position in the regular season. He later became their captain, and collected a total of 175 appearances in all competitions over five seasons, with 25 goals and 60 decisive passes. When he left, his team were sitting in first place in the domestic league.

Toronto FC

On 4 March 2019, Pozuelo signed with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC as a designated player, as a replacement for the recently departed Sebastian Giovinco and compatriot Víctor Vázquez in the creative midfield role, also inheriting the number ten shirt which had previously been worn by the Italian. He made his debut late in the same month in a 4–0 home win over New York City FC, assisting the opening goal of the match by teammate Jozy Altidore and later scoring two himself – one from the penalty spot Panenka-style and one chipped over the goalkeeper. He finished as the team's top scorer in the regular season with twelve goals while also adding twelve assists, and was named to the MLS Best XI. On 10 November, he set up Altidore's injury-time goal in a 3–1 away defeat to Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS Cup Final.

Pozuelo started every match during the 2020 campaign, scoring nine goals and recording ten assists (the joint most in the league) as he led his side to the second best record in the regular season. He was named to the Best XI for a second consecutive year, On 2 July 2022, he played his 100th official match, a 2–0 home loss against Seattle Sounders.

Inter Miami On 7 July 2022, Pozuelo was traded to Inter Miami CF for $150,000 in General Allocation Money as well as additional conditional GAM depending on certain performance metrics. On 14 August, his brace helped the hosts to defeat New York City 3–2.

Konyaspor On 3 March 2023, Pozuelo agreed to a short-term deal at Turkish club Konyaspor. On 16 May, he scored twice in a 3–0 win away at Alanyaspor, his second goal being the team's 900th in the Süper Lig.

Later career On 9 July 2023, Pozuelo joined Al Jazira Club of the UAE Pro League after his contract expired. In August 2024, he moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha FC on a one-year deal.

Style of play A versatile and creative midfielder with good ball skills, technique and an eye for goal, Pozuelo usually played in a playmaking role as an attacking midfielder, although he also featured as a central midfielder. Although naturally right-footed, he was capable of playing off of either foot, and is known for his vision and ability to provide assists for teammates. Toronto FC president Bill Manning described him as "a guy who can pull the strings, someone who can manage the game, make the special plays that make goals", while the club's manager Greg Vanney described him as "an attacking player first and foremost. We want to use him in that role. He'll play close to [Altidore] and we'll use him a lot in setting up our attacks. He's outstanding at understanding how to move around, manipulate numbers on the field, play between lines. [He has] the vision for the final pass and the ability to spring some of our guys as runners. But it's also his ability to finish plays off in different ways. For us it's the engine through that final phase of our attack."

Pozuelo was also used as a false-nine on occasion.

Career statistics

Honours Toronto FC Canadian Championship: 2020 Eastern Conference Championship (playoffs): 2019

Individual Landon Donovan MVP Award: 2020 2020 MLS Player of the Month: September 2020 Major League Soccer top assist provider: 2020 MLS All-Star Game: 2019 Red Patch Boys Player of the Year: 2019, 2020