Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Jonas "Charly" Alcaraz Durán (born 30 November 2002) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Everton.

Club career Racing Club Alcaraz played for Deportes Infantiles de Villa Elisa, before joining the youth academy of Racing Club in 2017. Alcaraz made his professional debut with Racing Club in a 1–1 Argentine Primera División tie with Atlético Tucumán on 26 January 2020.

He scored the winning goal of the 2022 Trofeo de Campeones Final against Boca Juniors in extra-time, sparking a large melee, and being one of many players to be sent off.

Southampton In January 2023, he signed a four-and-a-half-year contract for Premier League side Southampton. According to several media, Alcaraz was sold for £12m, and Racing Club also secured 15% of a potential future sale. On 14 January, Alcaraz made his Premier League debut in a 2–1 away victory against Everton, replacing Roméo Lavia in the 61st minute. On 11 February, he scored his first goal for the club in a Premier League match against Wolves, scoring the opener in the 24th minute of a 2–1 home defeat.

On 6 October 2023, Alcaraz signed a new five-year contract.

Juventus (loan) On 31 January 2024, Alcaraz joined Serie A side Juventus on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. The loan deal included an optional buy-clause of €49.5 million. He made his first appearance for the club on 4 February 2024 in a 1–0 defeat against Inter Milan, replacing Weston McKennie in the 90th minute.

Flamengo On 28 August 2024, Alcaraz signed a contract until August 2029 with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo. The Brazilian club agreed to pay an €18 million fee, becoming the biggest transfer in the club's history.

Everton On 31 January 2025, Flamengo announced that they had reached an agreement for Alcaraz to join Premier League side Everton for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. Alcaraz was announced as an Everton signing on 4 February on loan, with an option to buy at the end of the season. On 15 February, he made his first league start for Everton against Crystal Palace in a 2–1 win. He managed to get an assist and the winning goal in the 80th minute.

On 31 May 2025, Everton announced they would be signing Alcaraz on a permanent basis.

International career On 5 October 2023, Alcaraz was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru.

Career statistics Club

Honours Racing Club Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional: 2022

Juventus Coppa Italia: 2023–24

Flamengo Copa do Brasil: 2024 Campeonato Carioca: 2025