Carlos Alcaraz (footballer)

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

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 Argentine Cup Final against Boca Juniors in extra-time sparking a large melee, and being one of ten red cards.

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 1–2 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 reportedly 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.

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.

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

Juventus
 * Coppa Italia: 2023–24