

On 25 November 2017, Mac Allister and his two brothers played all together for the first time in a 1–0 loss at San Lorenzo Alexis and Francis were starters, while Kevin came in as a substitute. He made his debut in the latter category on 9 September, starting in a 2–1 loss at Patronato. He contributed with three goals in 23 appearances during his first senior campaign, as his side achieved promotion to Primera División as champions.

Mac Allister scored his first professional goal on 10 March 2017, netting a 2–1 away loss against Instituto. He made his professional debut on 30 October 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Iván Colman in a 0–0 Primera B Nacional home draw against Central Córdoba. Like his two brothers, Mac Allister started his career with Club Social y Deportivo Parque before joining Argentinos Juniors' youth setup. He made his senior international debut in 2019 and was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 Finalissima with a 3–0 victory against Italy, and represented his country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he played an integral role in the team that ultimately won the tournament, with him assisting Ángel Di María's goal in the final against France.Ĭlub career Argentinos Juniors Mac Allister represented Argentina at under-23 level, winning the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament and playing at the 2020 Olympic Games. Returning from the loan the following season, Mac Allister had his breakthrough year for Brighton, becoming a key player for the Premier League side. During his second year at Brighton, he was again loaned to Argentina to Boca Juniors, where he won the 2019–20 Primera División. He joined Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019 but was immediately loaned back to Juniors until the end of the season. īorn to a footballing family, Mac Allister started his senior career with Argentinos Juniors in 2016, winning the Argentine second division in his debut season. ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 18 December 2022 (UTC)Īlexis Mac Allister (born 24 December 1998) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Argentina national team. *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:41, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
