Alexis Saelemaekers
Alexis Jesse Saelemaekers (born 27 June 1999) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie A club Milan. Although he primarily plays in midfield, he can also play in defence.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alexis Jesse Saelemaekers[1] | ||
Date of birth | 27 June 1999 | ||
Place of birth | Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Milan | ||
Number | 56 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2018 | Anderlecht | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Anderlecht | 40 | (2) |
2020 | → Milan (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2020– | Milan | 9 | (1) |
National team | |||
2017–2018 | Belgium U19 | 4 | (0) |
2018– | Belgium U21 | 10 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:48, 1 August 2020 (UTC) |
Club career
In October 2017, Saelemaekers signed a contract at R.S.C. Anderlecht until 2019. On 16 February 2018, he made his official debut against Sint-Truiden. He was subbed on in the 77th minute.
On 8 June 2018, he renewed his contract until 2022.
On 31 January 2020, A.C. Milan signed Saelemaekers on loan, with an option to buy.[2] Milan reportedly agreed a €3.5 million fee plus €1 million in bonuses in case of a permanent signing.[3] He made his debut as a substitute for Davide Calabria in a 1–1 draw against Verona on 2 February 2020.[4]
On 1 July 2020, Saelemaekers signed a contract with Milan which would keep him at the club until 30 June 2024.[5] On 18 July, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 home win over Bologna in Serie A.[6]
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 August 2020
Club | Season | League | National Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Anderlecht | 2017–18[7] | Belgian First Division A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
2018–19[7] | Belgian First Division A | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 7 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
2019–20[7] | Belgian First Division A | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 2 | |||
Total | 40 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 64 | 2 | ||
Milan | 2019–20[8] | Serie A | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 1 | ||
Career total | 53 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 79 | 3 |
- Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
References
- "Transfer Market – Milan". Lega Serie A. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- "Saelemaekers is a new AC Milan player". AC Milan. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- "Milan make Saelemaekers signing". Football Italia. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- Colombo, Monica (3 February 2020). "Milan-Verona 1-1: senza Ibrahimovic i rossoneri frenano. L'esordio di Daniel Maldini". Corriere Della Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- "COMUNICATO UFFICIALE: ALEXIS SAELEMAEKERS" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- "Match report AC Milan 5-1 Bologna, Serie A 2019/2020". AC Milan. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "Alexis Saelemaekers » Club matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
- "A. Saelemaekers: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
External links
- Belgium Stats at Belgian FA