Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
A. Saelemaekers played 4 matches for Belgium: 1 as a starter and 3 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group G) against New Zealand.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group G | vs Iran 0-0 | Started, off on 58′ |
| Group G | vs New Zealand 5-1 | Came on in the 72′ · 1 goal |
| Round of 16 | vs United States 4-1 | Came on in the 89′ |
| Quarter-finals | vs Spain 1-2 | Came on in the 86′ |
Biography
Alexis Jesse M. Saelemaekers (French: [alɛksi salmakɛʁs], Dutch: [aˈlɛksis ˈsaləmakərs]; born 27 June 1999) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger or wing-back for Serie A club AC Milan and the Belgium national team.
In October 2017, Saelemaekers signed a contract at Anderlecht until 2019. On 16 February 2018, he made his official debut against Sint-Truiden. He came on as a substitute in the 77th minute. On 8 June 2018, Saelemaekers renewed his contract until 2022.
AC Milan On 31 January 2020, AC Milan signed Saelemaekers on loan, with an option to buy. Milan reportedly agreed a €3.5 million fee plus €1 million in bonuses in case of a permanent signing. The same year on 2 February, he made his league debut as a substitute to Davide Calabria in a 1–1 draw against Verona on 2 February 2020. On 1 July 2020, Saelemaekers signed a contract with Milan which would keep him at the club until 30 June 2024. On 18 July, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 home win over Bologna in Serie A.
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