Player profile
Alex Freeman
Defender · Villarreal CF
Alex Freeman moved from Orlando City to Villarreal in January 2026 on a six-year deal through 2032, a club-record Homegrown sale for the Lions, and is now a La Liga right-back for the Yellow Submarine.
Career
An Orlando City academy product and son of Super Bowl-winning wide receiver Antonio Freeman, he had only three MLS appearances before 2025. That year he took the starting right-back job, scored six league goals, made the MLS All-Star team and Best XI, and won MLS Young Player of the Year.
The USMNT debut came in May 2025 against Turkey; he finished the year with 13 caps and two goals in a 5–1 over Uruguay. Orlando sold him in January 2026 rather than lose him on a free at year-end: a reported $4 million up front, $3 million in add-ons, plus a sell-on clause.
How they play
Villarreal’s own announcement called out physical power and attacking projection from the right flank, with the athletic range to step into more advanced positions. He is an attack-minded full-back who scores unusually often for the role.
Where they are now
Transfermarkt lists him at Villarreal through 30 June 2032. Orlando’s 29 January 2026 statement remains the primary club-side record of the move. He was already in Spain well before the 2026 World Cup.
Bio
Club career
- Villarreal CFSince 2026Current
- Orlando City SC2022–2026
International career
- United States men's national soccer teamSince 2025Current
Youth caps: U23 (2023) · U19 (2022)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
MLS Young Player of the Year2025
In his first full MLS season he was All-Star, Best XI and Young Player of the Year, with six goals and seven assists in 42 appearances across competitions.
Club-record Homegrown sale2026
On 29 January 2026 Orlando City transferred him to Villarreal for a club-record Homegrown fee, with the Lions keeping a sell-on percentage.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- Villarreal CF transfer announcementAug 25, 2026
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Orlando City — transfer to VillarrealAugust 28, 2026
- MLS — Orlando transfer Freeman to VillarrealAugust 28, 2026
- FOX Sports — Villarreal announce six-year dealAugust 28, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 28, 2026.
Data note: Ambiguous: 2 footballers matched this name on Wikidata (Q2832940, Q111604014); picked Q111604014 — age matched ESPN.
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