São Paulo's Alex Telles Goal Records: A Comprehensive Analysis
Alex Telles is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portuguese club FC Porto in the Liga Nacional de Futebol Profissional (LFP). Born on February 16, 1997, he started his career at Santos FC before moving to São Paulo and joining the team in 2015. Telles has set numerous records throughout his career, including being the first Brazilian player to score 100 goals in a season, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 100 caps for Brazil national team, and being named as one of the best young players in the world by the BBC.
In this article, we will analyze some of Telles' goal-scoring records and discuss how they have impacted the Brazilian national team.
The record for most consecutive appearances made by a Brazilian player in a single match was held by Thiago Silva from 2011 to 2014. He scored 28 consecutive matches between January 11, 2011 and August 23,Primeira Liga Tracking 2014. The record was broken by Telles during the 2020 Copa do Mundo FIFA U-17 World Cup where he scored 27 goals in four games.
Telles also holds the record for most assists in a single game with 13 assists against Palmeiras in the 2019 Copa Libertadores. This achievement was achieved during the match against Atlético Mineiro in the round of 16.
Another record held by Telles is the record for most goals in a league season by a Brazilian player. In 2020, he scored 18 goals in the Campeonato Paulista, making him the second-youngest player to achieve this feat after Neymar Jr. in 2019.
Despite his achievements, Telles still faces challenges as he continues to grow as a player and develop as a professional. His ability to play across different positions and his willingness to adapt to different playing styles have been key factors in his success so far.
In conclusion, Alex Telles is a talented player who has set many records throughout his career. Despite facing challenges along the way, he remains committed to his craft and continues to strive towards achieving new milestones. As the Brazilian national team looks to defend their title in the upcoming tournament, Telles will be looking to continue his incredible form and cement his place in history.