Born in
Las Palmas,
Canary Islands, Alexis started playing professionally with his hometown club
UD Las Palmas, by then in the
Segunda División B. Subsequently, he joined neighbours
CD Tenerife, making his
La Liga debut in the
1995–96 season as they finished in fifth position. After Tenerife's second top-tier relegation in four years in
2002, Alexis played one further
season with them before signing for
Levante UD, being instrumental in the
Valencia side's
2004 promotion. being an undisputed first-choice throughout the campaign (33 starts in 34 appearances, 2,979 minutes). ==Honours==