From Cricket Whites To City Blue: Man City's Max Alleyne Carries On Family Sporting LegacyCurated By :News18.comLast Updated: January 08, 2026, 16:37 ISTMax Alleyne made his Premier League debut for Manchester City, stepping out of Mark Alleyne’s cricket legacy to forge his own football path under Pep Guardiola. Mark Alleyne was a well-received cricketer in his own right, while his son Max made his debut for Man City last night (X)From County Glory to the Premier League: the Alleyne legacy has a new stage. Manchester City defender Max Alleyne made his Premier League debut on Wednesday against Brighton, stepping into the spotlight once occupied by his father — but on a very different field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ESPNcricinfo (@espncricinfo)His father, Mark Alleyne, is a towering figure in English county cricket. First Published: January 08, 2026, 16:37 ISTNews sports football From Cricket Whites To City Blue: Man City's Max Alleyne Carries On Family Sporting LegacyDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

Source: BBC January 08, 2026 12:38 UTC