Kristian Álvarez


Kristian Omar Álvarez Núñez 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
;Mexico