Which football player does tennis star Carlos Alcaraz support ?

Modern-day Tennis legend, Carlos Alcaraz, has been in the limelight not just for his brilliance on the tennis court but also for vividly expressing his love and admiration for the beautiful game of football. Growing up in a country like Spain, which breathes football, Alcaraz has also been mesmerised by the charismatic sport and is often seen attending football matches. Alcaraz was born and brought up in El Palmar, a village in the district of Murcia in Spain, which is nearly four hours away from the Spanish capital city of Madrid.

Who are Carlos Alcaraz's favourite football players?

A few years ago, when tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz was asked to pick his all-time favourite football player, he made some shocking revelations. He mentioned the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Neymar Junior and Ronaldinho. His exclusion of Lionel Messi raised a lot of eyebrows as he chose two Barcelona legends, but omitted the man who led Barcelona to glory for several years.

Carlos Alcaraz explicitly mentioned that he has been unfortunate not to watch Diego Maradona play live and hence chose not to include the Argentine legend in this list. His revelation indicated his inclination towards Real Madrid, especially with the team's growing stature in world football. Many sporting enthusiasts feel that his playing style resembles that of his favourite football players. From Ronaldo's never-say-die attitude and Sergio Ramos' fearlessness to the technical brilliance of Ronaldinho, Neymar and Luka Modric, he has every trait to become the next icon in the world of tennis.-

Which football team does Carlos Alcaraz support?

It may not come as a surprise to many, but Carlos Alcaraz is an avid Real Madrid fan. His choice to prioritise three Madrid legends over Lionel Messi comes from the fact that he has been a die-hard Real Madrid fan, who never fails to don the white jersey during El Clásico fixtures.

He is often seen marking his attendance at the famous Santiago Bernabeu stadium during Real Madrid games. He even posted pictures with Real Madrid legends like Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Vini Junior, Marco Asensio, Thibaut Courtois and even with the president Florentino Perez in 2022. He is believed to follow in the footsteps of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who is also a lifelong Real Madrid supporter.

Carlos Alcaraz loves winning, and when it comes to choosing his favourite football team, he chose the most successful club in the history of European football. While Alcaraz gears up to face the USA's Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon semi-final, it is always a heartwarming moment to see legends from different sports coming forward to take pleasure in enjoying other sports and appreciating their sheer beauty and elegance.