Kristian Álvarez

Kristian Omar Álvarez Núñez (born 20 April 1992) is a Mexican footballer who plays as centre back for Salamanca CF.

Kristian Álvarez Núñez
Personal information
Full name Kristian Omar Álvarez Núñez
Date of birth (1992-04-20) 20 April 1992
Place of birth Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Salamanca
Number 22
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2016 Guadalajara 59 (0)
2015–2016 → Santos Laguna (loan) 16 (0)
2017 Veracruz 23 (1)
2018–2019 U. de G. 43 (3)
2019 Loros UdeC 0 (0)
2019– Salamanca 1 (0)
National team
2008–2009 Mexico U17 7 (0)
2010–2011 Mexico U20 10 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:43, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Guadalajara

Álvarez was born in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico. He was one of the young promises of the Club Deportivo Guadalajara.[1] He was already captain of the Chivas sub-17 team.[2] On 23 April 2011 he made his professional debut against Cruz Azul in a 1-1 draw.[3] Jose Luis Real has described Alvarez as very talented, strong, great at marking and sweeping, having bravery and aggression to rush out and deal with any unexpected goal threats.

Santos Laguna

on June 10, 2015 it was officially announced Kristian Alvarez would join Santos Laguna on loan.

Veracruz

Alvarez joined Veracruz on a one year loan.

International career

Mexico U-17

In the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup[4] he was the captain on the Mexico U-17 team.[5] Right-back Kristian Alvarez opened for Mexico with an amazing long-range lob. Diego De Buen scores a brilliant volley to also score in the 3-0 win over Canada. Kristian Alvarez scored twice to help Mexico beat Guatemala 3-0 and reach the 2009 U-17 World Cup.

Honours

Club
Santos Laguna

International
Mexico
  • CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2011
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References
  1. México está preparado para todo: Kristian Álvarez - Futbol - mediotiempo.com
  2. Mexico - Kristian Alvarez - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway
  3. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/155567/kristian-alvarez?cc=5901
  4. Mexico's Alvarez Powers Tri To U-17 World Cup - Goal.com
  5. Concacaf Main | CONCACAF Home | Tournaments | Under 17s News | Mexico lose on penalties at U-17 World Cup
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