Alexander Machado

Alexander Nicolás Machado Aycaguer (born 28 May 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for AFA Liga Profesional de Fútbol club Banfield, on loan from Uruguayan Primera División club Peñarol.

Club career A youth academy graduate of Cerro, Machado made his professional debut for the club on 5 May 2019 in a 2–0 league defeat against Defensor Sporting. Prior to the 2021 season, he joined Boston River.

In January 2025, Machado joined Peñarol on a three-year contract. On 31 July 2025, he joined Defensor Sporting on a one-year loan deal.

International career Machado is a former Uruguay youth international. He was part of under-17 team at the 2019 South American U-17 Championship. He played four matches in the tournament and scored a goal.

In August 2024, Machado was named in Uruguay local team squad for a friendly match against Guatemala. On 1 September 2024, he made his Uruguay local team debut in a 1–1 draw against Guatemala.