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Alex Meret is an association football player, born on March 22, 1997 in Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. That puts Alex Meret at 29 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2021). The listed height is 190 cm.
My Take
Goalkeepers occupy my favorite corner of football, and Alex Meret embodies why. His success is measured in absences, the goals that never happen, which makes him a hard hero to celebrate. Rising from a tiny amateur club in Udine into Udinese's storied youth system and onto Napoli and the national team speaks to quiet, relentless discipline. At 190 cm he has the frame, but it's the temperament I admire most, the willingness to shoulder pressure without applause. His Order of Merit honor confirms what fans sense: this is a serious, dependable craftsman of his position.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Meret
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・メレト
- Reading
- あれっくす・めれと
- Born
- March 22, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Meret born?
Born March 22, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Alex Meret from?
Alex Meret is from Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.
What does Alex Meret do?
Alex Meret works as association football player.
How tall is Alex Meret?
Alex Meret is 190 cm.
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