| Full Name | Thiago Alcântara do Nascimento |
| Date of Birth | April 11, 1991 |
| Nationality | Brazilian / Spanish / Italian |
| Birth Place | San Pietro Vernotico, Italy |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Debut | May 17, 2009 |
| Networth | $23.9 million |
| Agent | The Player Management |
Thiago Alcantara, also known as Thiago, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for the Spain national team and Premier League side Liverpool FC. He is renowned for his technical skills and passing, and is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation.
Thiago Alcantara was born on April 11, 1991, in San Pietro Vernotico, Italy. He grew up in a footballing family, and from a young age, he showed a keen interest in the sport. He began playing football at the age of five and quickly developed his skills. His family moved to Spain when he was just four years old, and he joined the youth academy of FC Barcelona at the age of 14.
Thiago Alcantara started his professional club career at FC Barcelona, where he spent the majority of his early career. He made his senior team debut with Barcelona in the year 2009 against RCD Mallorca.
During his time at Barcelona, Thiago won numerous titles, including the UEFA Champions League, four La Liga titles, and the Copa del Rey. He also became known for his exceptional passing ability and technical skills on the ball.
In 2013, Thiago signed for Bayern Munich, where he continued to impress with his performances. He played a key role in the team's success, helping them win multiple Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League. He made 235 appearances for the Bavarians, scoring 31 goals.
In 2020, Thiago signed for Liverpool in the Premier League. Despite suffering some injuries, he has shown his quality in midfield and helped Liverpool secure a top-four finish in the league in his first season. His second season with the Reds was much more fruitful and he won the FA Cup with them.
He made his debut for the Spanish under-21 team in 2011, and he helped the team win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2013, where he was also named Player of the Tournament. He then made his debut for the senior Spanish national team in 2011.
Due to injury issues, he missed the UEFA Euro 2012, as well as the 2012 Summer Olympics. He also missed the 2014 FIFA World Cup due to a knee ligament injury despite being named in the squad.
He has since featured in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2020 squads but played a bit-part role. He was not selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. To date, he has made 46 appearances for Spain, scoring twice.
He holds the record for the most passes completed in a single Bundesliga match. In May 2018, he completed 206 passes in a match between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart.
Thiago holds the record for the most touches in a single Bundesliga match. In October 2019, he recorded 214 touches in a match against Augsburg.
He also holds the record for the most passes completed in a single UEFA Champions League match. In September 2020, he completed 185 passes in a match between Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
Thiago is the only player in the history of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship to score a hat-trick in a final, which he achieved in 2013.
| Barcelona | La Liga: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13 |
| Copa del Rey: 2011–12 | |
| Supercopa de España: 2010, 2011 | |
| UEFA Champions League: 2010–11 | |
| UEFA Super Cup: 2011 | |
| FIFA Club World Cup: 2011 | |
| Bayern Munich | Bundesliga: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 |
| DFB-Pokal: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018–19, 2019–20 | |
| DFL-Supercup: 2016, 2018 | |
| UEFA Champions League: 2019–20 | |
| FIFA Club World Cup: 2013 | |
| Liverpool | FA Cup: 2021–22 |
| FA Community Shield: 2022 | |
| Spain U17 | UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2008 |
| Spain U21 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2011, 2013 |
| Individual | UEFA Team of the Year: 2020 |
| UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Player: 2013 | |
| UEFA European Under-21 Championship Silver Boot: 2013 | |
| UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013 | |
| Goal of the Month in Germany: January 2014 | |
| FIFA FIFPro World11: 2020 | |
| Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2016–17 | |
| kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2018–19 | |
| UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2019–20 | |
| IFFHS Men's World Team: 2020 | |
| PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2021–22 |
Thiago is known for his love of music and plays several instruments, including the piano and the guitar. He has spoken in interviews about how music helps him relax and unwind outside of football.
In addition to music, Thiago is also passionate about fashion and style. He has been featured in several fashion magazines and has even modeled for clothing brands.
As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $23.9 million.
Thiago comes from a footballing family. His father, Mazinho, was a professional footballer who played for several clubs in Brazil, including Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras. He also played for the Brazilian national team and was a member of the squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Thiago's mother, Valéria Alcantara, is also Brazilian, and she has supported Thiago throughout his career. His younger brother, Rafinha Alcantara, is also a professional footballer who has played for FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. Rafinha has also represented the Brazilian national team.
Thiago is married to Julia Vigas, and the couple has two children together.
Thiago and his family currently live in a luxurious house in Knutsford, Cheshire that is reportedly worth £3.85 million.
