Alex Basso is a retired Argentine-American soccer player. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, Superleague Greece, Western Soccer Alliance and Major Indoor Soccer League. Born in Argentina, Basso grew up in Fremont, California where he played for the Fremont United and Newark Soccer Clubs. In 1978, he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School where he played on the boys' soccer team. In 1979, he signed with the Detroit Lightning of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1980, he moved outdoors with the Golden Gate Gales of the American Soccer League. In 1981, he played for New York United.In December 1981 he signed a five-year contract with Greek first division club Panionios, but he stayed only half season, till June 1982.