Álvaro Fidalgo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández | ||
| Date of birth | 9 April 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Siero, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
América (on loan from Castellón) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Condal | ||
| 2005–2010 | Oviedo | ||
| 2010–2012 | Sporting Gijón | ||
| 2012–2016 | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2020 | Real Madrid B | 89 | (15) |
| 2016–2017 | → Rayo Majadahonda (loan) | 31 | (0) |
| 2018 | Real Madrid | 0 | (0) |
| 2020– | Castellón | 1 | (0) |
| 2021– | → América (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Spain U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | Spain U17 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 September 2020 | |||
Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández (born 9 April 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Mexican club América as an attacking midfielder.
Club career
Born in Hevia, Siero, Asturias, Fidalgo joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2012, from Sporting de Gijón.[1][2] On 21 June 2016, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda División B side CF Rayo Majadahonda for the season.[3]
Fidalgo made his senior debut on 20 August 2016, starting in a 0–0 draw against Sestao River Club. In July 2017, after being a regular starter, he returned to his parent club and was assigned to the reserves also in the third division.
Fidalgo made his first team debut for Real Madrid on 6 December 2018, coming on as a late substitute for Vinícius Júnior in a 6–1 home routing of UD Melilla, for the season's Copa del Rey.[4][5] For the 2019–20 season, he was named team captain of Raúl's Castilla.
On 25 August 2020, Fidalgo signed a three-year deal with Segunda División newcomers CD Castellón.[6] He made his professional debut on 12 September, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jorge Fernández in a 2–1 away win against SD Ponferradina.[7]
Personal life
Fidalgo's grandfather Rafael was also a footballer. A defender, he played professionally for UP Langreo, Oviedo and Caudal Deportivo.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Fidalgo, el chaval que recordaba a Iniesta y que ahora quiere convencer a Zidane" [Fidalgo, the youngster who reminded of Iniesta and who now wants to convince Zidane] (in Spanish). Marca. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "Álvaro Fidalgo, un centrocampista de ley" [Álvaro Fidalgo, a draft central midfielder] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "Acuerdo con el Real Madrid por Álvaro Fidalgo" [Agreement with Real Madrid for Álvaro Fidalgo] (in Spanish). CF Rayo Majadahonda. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "Fran Garcia and Alvaro Fidalgo handed senior debuts by Solari". Marca. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "El sierense Álvaro Fidalgo debuta con el Real Madrid" [Sierense Álvaro Fidalgo debuts with Real Madrid] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "FICHAJE: Álvaro Fidalgo, nuevo jugador del CD Castellón" [SIGNING: Álvaro Fidalgo, new player of CD Castellón] (in Spanish). CD Castellón. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ "La victoria del debutante Castellón llega en la última jugada y de rebote" [Th victory of the debutant Castellón arrives in the last play and from a rebound] (in Spanish). Marca. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
External links
- Real Madrid profile
- Álvaro Fidalgo at BDFutbol
- Álvaro Fidalgo at Soccerway