 Born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Alexis started playing professionally with hometown's UD Las Palmas, by then in 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 level relegation in four years, in 2002, Alexis played a further season with the club before signing for Levante UD, being instrumental in the Valencia side's 2004 promotion.