Alejandro Garnacho is rising to prominence among the next generation of footballers, drawing admiration for his extraordinary talent and the way he lives his life away from the field. Born and raised in Madrid, the Argentine international has decided to take a vacation from his difficult season with Manchester United and enjoy his time off. Currently, Garnacho is working with the luxury fashion house Balenciaga in a new capacity, that of a model.

Garnacho debuted as a model for Balenciaga in one of the label’s most recent collections when he was only 19 years old. Photographed against a pitch-black background with a spotlight illuminating his figure, the striking campaign showed the teenage football sensation in a black T-shirt, dark pants, and black shoes. After he posted the photo to social media, admirers began gushing about his cool, collected look, which he wore both on and off the field.

He and his fiancée, Eva García, were on a trip to Paris when this modeling assignment came along. The lovers made the most of their time in Paris to photograph precious moments at famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Passerelle des Arts, which is famous for its love locks. Social media posts showing off their trip’s behind-the-scenes activities only served to heighten interest in Garnacho’s rapidly rising fashion and sports careers.

Leaving the realm of sports to make an impression in the fashion sector is just the beginning for Alejandro Garnacho; his transition into modeling for a renowned brand like Balenciaga is a watershed event in his career. As he keeps climbing the ladder in both worlds, Garnacho is becoming more than simply a football player—he’s becoming a fashion icon.