Alexis Egea

Alexis Egea Acame (born 25 December 1987), simply known as Alexis, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Icelandic club Víkingur Ólafsvík as a central defender.

Alexis
Personal information
Full name Alexis Egea Acame
Date of birth (1987-12-25) 25 December 1987
Place of birth Alicante, Spain
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Víkingur Ólafsvík
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Torrellano Illice
2011–2012 Elche B
2013 Altamira 7 (0)
2013–2015 Torrevieja 60 (0)
2015 Universidad 3 (0)
2016 Víkingur Ólafsvík 18 (2)
2016–2017 CD Almoradí 12 (0)
2017– Víkingur Ólafsvík 17 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 February 2018
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Egea and the second or maternal family name is Acame.

Club career

Born in Alicante, Valencia, Egea made his senior debuts with Torrellano Illice CF in the 2008–09 campaign, in the regional leagues. In 2011, he appeared during the whole pre-season with Elche CF,[1] being later assigned to the reserves.[2]

Alexis left the Franjiverdes in the 2012 summer, and signed for Estudiantes de Altamira on 3 January of the following year.[3] He made his professional debut on the 12th, starting in a 3–3 away draw against Club Necaxa.[4]

On 10 August 2013 Alexis returned to Spain, signing a one-year deal with CD Torrevieja.[5] On 13 May 2015 he moved to Guatemalan club Universidad SC,[6] and subsequently represented Víkingur Ólafsvík (two stints)[7] and CD Almoradí.[8]

Personal life

Alexis' father Sergio, was also a footballer and a defender.[9] His brother, Lauren, is a forward.[10]

References
  1. "Alexis: "Mi intención es aprovechar el momento, entrenar, enseñar todo lo que pueda dar de mí"" [Alexis: "My intention is to enjoy the moment, train, show the best of me"] (in Spanish). Elche Diario. 9 August 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  2. "Alexis y Paños se quedan en el Elche" [Alexis and Paños remain at Elche] (in Spanish). Elche Diario. 1 September 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. "Presentación Oficial de los Nuevos Refuerzos Estudiantiles" [Official presentation of the new Estudiantiles additions] (in Spanish). Altamira's official website. 3 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  4. "Altamira regresa a casa con empate" [Altamira returns home with a draw] (in Spanish). Altamira's official website. 12 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  5. "Alexis signs for FC Torrevieja". Torrevieja's official website. 10 August 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  6. "Un español llega a Universidad" [A Spaniard arrives at Universidad] (in Spanish). GuateFutbol. 13 May 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-15. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  7. "Aleix [sic] Egea vil Viking Oh. sommer (AFP)" [Aleix Egea will return to Viking this summer] (in Icelandic). Fótbolti.net. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  8. "El Almoradí refuerza su defensa con el fichaje de Alexis Egea" [Almoradí bolster their defense with the signing of Alexis Egea] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  9. "Alexis Egea debutaría de la mano de su padre Sergio ante Rayos" [Alexis Egea would debut in the hands of his father Sergio against Rayos] (in Spanish). Once Titular. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  10. "Lauren, hijo del técnico Sergio Egea, novedad en la convocatoria del Hércules" [Lauren, son of manager Sergio Egea, novelty in Hércules' call-up] (in Spanish). ABC. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
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