Alexander Murillo


Alexander Murillo Albert is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for 2. Liga club FC Liefering.

Early and personal life

Murillo was born in Alicante, Spain, to Colombian parents. Murillo is the nephew of former Once Caldas player Jairo Murillo.

Club career

Murillo began his career with amateur side Brave Elche, where he played at under-12 level. He later joined the academy of Kelme, where he established himself as a prolific goal-scorer, with nineteen goals in thirty-one appearances at youth level.
Having left Kelme in the summer of 2022, Murillo signed with Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg as a free agent, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal and joining the club in January 2023. He was initially assigned to the club's under-18 side.

International career

Murillo was called up to the Spanish under-16 side in February 2022, going on to feature in two friendlies against Switzerland. He remains eligible to represent Colombia.