Who is Alexis Mac Allister’s girlfriend Ailen Cova?

ARGENTINA are looking to become just the third nation to win back-to-back World Cups, with an impressive Spain side standing in their way. Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has played his part in the Argentines’ progression to the final, and his girlfriend has been cheering him on from the sidelines – but who is she? Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister is almost certain to feature in the final against Spain Credit: PA His girlfriend Ailen Cova will be supporting him from the crowd Credit: https://www.instagram.com/alemacallister/?hl=en Who is Alexis Mac Allister? Mac Allister started his career in Argentina‘s first division, featuring 60 times for Argentinos Juniors before making the switch to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019. Upon arriving in England he was immediately loaned back out to Argentina by the Seagulls, rejoining Argentinos Juniors for six months before also having a spell at Boca Juniors. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The now 27-year-old returned permanently to play for Brighton in February 2020, where he was able to break into the first team and make 112 appearances throughout his time at the AMEX Stadium. It was the 2022 World Cup where Mac Allister really stood out, starting in six games and picking up an assist in the final, eventually lifting the trophy alongside his captain Lionel Messi. Read more on the World Cup Mac Allister played a key role in Argentina’s last World Cup win in 2022 Credit: Getty He transferred to Liverpool in 2023 where he won a Premier League title Credit: AFP His performances earned him a £35million move to Liverpool in 2023, where he has since won the Premier League and Carabao Cup. Mac Allister has started six of seven of Argentina’s matches at the 2026 World Cup as they look to retain the trophy, with a blockbuster final against Spain looming on the horizon. And the midfielder heads into the huge contest in fantastic form, having played in 13 consecutive World Cup matches for Argentina without tasting defeat in normal or extra time. Who is Alexis Mac Allister’s girlfriend Ailen Cova? Mac Allister and Ailen grew up together in La Pampa, Argentina and were close childhood friends before they started dating. Most read in World Cup Ailen moved to England to be with Mac Allister when he joined Liverpool Credit: Instagram @ailencova She is a fashion designer and social media influencer with around 216,000 followers on Instagram Credit: https://www.instagram.com/ailencova/?hl=en They made their first public appearance as a couple in May 2023 at the wedding of Argentina teammate Lautaro Martinez and Agustina Gandolfo in Lake Como, Italy. Together, they have one child – a daughter named Alaia who was born on September 22, 2025. Career wise, Ailen is a fashion designer, digital content creator and social media influencer with around 216,000 followers on Instagram. Comment now