Kristian Álvarez

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)
Position(s)	Centre back
Team 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)
International career
2008–2009	Mexico U17	7	(0)
2010–2011	Mexico U20	10	(1)
Medal record Representing Mexico Winner CONCACAF U-20 Championship 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup 2011
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:43, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

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

Club career

Guadalajara

Álvarez was born in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico. He was one of the young promises of the Club Deportivo Guadalajara. He was already captain of the Chivas sub-17 team. On 23 April 2011 he made his professional debut against Cruz Azul in a 1-1 draw. 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 he was the captain on the Mexico U-17 team. 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

• Campeón de Campeones: 2015

International

Mexico

• CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2011

External links

• Kristian Alvarez at Official Liga MX Profile