Bio

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