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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexia Melanie Blanco Llacuno[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 April 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Valladolid, Spain | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.66 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Villarreal CF | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2013 | CD Parquesol | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2015 | CD Parquesol B | ||
| 2015–2018 | CD Parquesol | ||
| 2018–2020 | Alavés | ||
| 2020–2022 | SE AEM | ||
| 2022–2024 | Osasuna | ||
| 2024– | Villarreal | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alexia Melanie Blanco Llacuno (born 30 November 2000), also known as Alexia Jr. is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Villarreal CF. Born in Spain, she represents the Philippines at international level.
Club career
[edit]Alexia Jr. started her career at CD Parquesol, from Valladolid.[2]
In July 2024, she joined Villarreal CF under a two-year contract.[3]
International career
[edit]Alexia Jr. was first called up for Philippines in November 2023, for a training camp with the national team in California.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Alexia Jr. was born on 14 April 2000 in Valladolid, Spain.[3][4] She is of Filipino descent through her mother who is from Capiz.[3][5] Alexia Jr. herself is not a Philippine citizen with a naturalization bill pending in the Philippine Senate since January 2026.[6] She is also a freestyle footballer.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Cayetano, Pia (January 26, 2026). "Philippine Citizenship to Alexia Melanie Blanco Llacuno" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ↑ Díez, Juan (24 August 2018). "La nueva aventura de Alexia tras una década de naranja" [Alexia's new adventure after a decade of orange]. Blanquivioletas (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Alexia Blanco, quality in attack for Villarreal Women until 2026". Villareal CF. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- 1 2 Morilla, Juro (16 December 2023). "'Dream come true': Alexia Jr. thrilled to receive maiden Filipinas call-up". Rappler. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- 1 2 Caniza, Annika (21 December 2023). "Alexia Llacuno Joins Filipinas—What You Need to Know". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "PFF hails progress in citizenship bid of Tovar, Harrison, Hansen for Filipinas eligibility". Tiebreaker Times. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
External links
[edit]- Profile at Txapeldunak
- Profile at Villarreal CF
- Alexia Jr. at ESPN FC
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