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West Ham · CONCACAF Gold Cup · Midfielder · #4 · Mexico · 28 yrs
E. Álvarez plays as a midfielder for West Ham. E. Álvarez is a Mexican international, 28 years old, midfielder, currently at West Ham. E. Álvarez wears shirt number 4 for West Ham. E. Álvarez was born in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico on 1997-10-24. E. Álvarez is 187 cm tall and weighs 73 kg. E. Álvarez's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across CONCACAF Gold Cup, Copa America, World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and other leagues. E. Álvarez's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore E. Álvarez season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Mexico MEX |
| 2025 |  Fenerbahçe FEN |
| 2025 | Mexico MEX |
| 2024 | Mexico MEX |
| 2024 |  West Ham WES |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Return from loan | Fenerbahçe FEN | West Ham WES |
| 2025-08-23 | Loan | West Ham WES | Fenerbahçe FEN |
| 2023-08-10 | € 38M |  Ajax AJA | West Ham WES |
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Profile as Midfielder: finisher, creator, defensive work, high usage. Archetype: Advanced playmaker. Season rating 7.6.
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Alvarez has been told he won’t be joining Barcelona (Picture: AFP via Getty Images) Manchester City have enquired into a stunning move to re-sign Arsenal target Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Alvarez left the Etihad Stadium after two-and-half years in Manchester in 2024, joining Atletico for £82million. His future in the Spanish capital has been in doubt throughout the summer with Barcelona and Arsenal eager to sign him. A move to the Camp Nou remains Alvarez’s clear preference but Atletico are adamant that move won’t happen, refusing to do business with the Catalan giants. Atletico are willing to sell to Arsenal who remain interested in taking the 26-year-old to the Emirates in a deal that could be worth a staggering €150million (£130m). Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Alvarez missed training for a third consecutive day on Friday having been booed off the pitch by his own fans last Sunday. And amid a tense stand-off between Alvarez and Atletico with Arsenal and Barcelona watching on from the sidelines, City have entered the race in a stunning development to the saga. Marca report Enzo Maresca’s side are exploring the move and have made initial enquires into a reunion with the Argentine in the final days of the transfer window. A loan arrangement has been suggested by the publication although negotiations between the clubs are still to formally begin. Alvarez won two Premier League titles at City (Picture: Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images) Alvarez’s only options as it stands are to leave the Estadio Metropolitano for the Premier League or reconcile with Atletico. Marca claim however City could face the same challenges as Arsenal with Alvarez very reluctant to return to England. Alvarez joined City from River Plate for a modest £14million in January 2022, helping Pep Guardiola’s side win the Treble in his second season in Manchester. He scored 36 times in 103 appearances for the club. Arsenal meanwhile are still prepared to make an offer for Alvarez but will only do so if they are given sufficient encouragement by the player’s camp, which has not been forthcoming at this stage. However, reports in Spain this week have suggested Alvarez has been made increasingly aware that a move to the Emirates may be his only option this summer if he wishes to leave Atletico. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Julian Alvarez's agent fired back at Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin, after the executive's comments about the forward's advisers. Julian Alvarez‘s representative fired back at Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin, escalating the growing tension between the club and the Argentine forward’s camp amid ongoing transfer speculation. The exchange stemmed from comments Gil Marin made to EFE, in which he insisted Atletico Madrid have no intention of letting Alvarez leave. “We have to understand that Julian has not had the best advisers around him regarding his professional career in recent months,” the Atletico Madrid CEO said, a remark widely read as a direct dig at the forward’s entourage. Alvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo, responded within hours on Instagram, without naming Gil Marin directly. “Never ask a liar why he lied. To explain it, he would have to lie again,” Hidalgo wrote, a pointed rebuttal that has only intensified the public rift between the two sides. The spat comes against the backdrop of months of speculation over Alvarez’s future. The forward is under contract with Atletico Madrid until 2030 and carries a €500 million release clause, and while Arsenal recently emerged as a suitor, Alvarez himself reportedly turned down a move to the Premier League club, reportedly still holding out hope for a transfer to Barcelona. Este domingo, partido disfrutón ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/tYg5xUcRBx— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) August 22, 2026 Julian Alvarez set for his LaLiga season debut Amid the ongoing tension with the club, Julian Alvarez is expected to make his 2026-27 LaLiga debut when Atletico Madrid host Villarreal on August 23. The Argentine was left out of the squad entirely for the Matchday 1 win over Malaga, with Simeone citing his fitness level after a demanding run with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Simeone confirmed in a Saturday press conference that Alvarez would be included in the squad to face Villarreal. “Yes, he will enter tomorrow’s call-up, he’s better in his preparation. We will try to manage the difficult match tomorrow against a great rival“. The confirmation puts an end, at least for now, to speculation over whether the ongoing tension with Gil Marin’s camp would affect Alvarez’s playing time.
Argentina prepare to face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, and with Lionel Messi set to return to the starting lineup, Lionel Scaloni is reportedly dealing with three selection doubts ahead of the match. Argentina continue their title defense after finishing the group stage with a perfect record, winning all three matches. Now, the world champions will face Cape Verde in the Round of 32, and while Lionel Messi is expected to return to the starting XI, coach Lionel Scaloni reportedly has three key decisions to make before finalizing his lineup. Scaloni opted to start Messi on the bench in the 3-1 win over Jordan, a decision made with qualification already secured, giving his captain some rest before bringing him on in the second half, where he went on to score the final goal. With the knockout stage now upon them, there is little doubt that Messi will be back in the starting lineup, alongside players like Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, and Alexis Mac Allister, who are all expected to keep their spots. However, according to Argentine insider Gaston Edul of TyC Sports, Scaloni is still weighing three selection battles: Nicolas Otamendi or Cristian Romero at center back, Nicolas Tagliafico or Facundo Medina at left back, and Julian Alvarez or Lautaro Martinez up front. Everything is ready for the 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝟑𝟐 🇦🇷🏆🇨🇻 pic.twitter.com/iuJfjMQ16n— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) June 27, 2026 Breaking down Scaloni’s doubts The uncertainty at center back stems from Romero picking up a knee issue during the Austria match, with Scaloni substituting him in the second half against Jordan for Otamendi as a precautionary measure. However, reports indicate that the Tottenham defender has since trained fully alongside his teammates and is available for selection, meaning Scaloni could still hand him a starting spot if he sees fit. At left back, Edul reports that Tagliafico has a strong chance of keeping his place after playing the full 90 minutes against Jordan, having missed the first two matches against Algeria and Austria due to a muscle strain. Finally, the last selection battle appears to be tilting toward Martinez in the starting role up front. The Inter Milan striker is reportedly in better physical condition than Julian Alvarez, who arrived at the tournament carrying a left ankle issue. Alvarez managed to log minutes in the first two matches before starting against Jordan, where he failed to make a significant impact, leaving the door open for Martinez to start in the XI.
Argentina heads into its crucial 2026 World Cup Group J meeting with Austria surrounded by questions, including why Julian Alvarez isn’t starting despite being one of the national team’s most important attacking options. Argentina heads into its crucial 2026 World Cup Group J meeting with Austria surrounded by questions, including why Julian Alvarez isn’t starting despite being one of the national team’s most important attacking options. The decision has created plenty of discussion as Lionel Scaloni prepares his side for a difficult tactical battle in Arlington. The defending champions opened their tournament with a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria, where Lionel Messi stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick and moved level with Miroslav Klose as the joint-leading World Cup goalscorer with 16 goals. However, ahead of the Austria clash, Scaloni’s team selection has raised attention, especially regarding Alvarez’s role. Argentina and Austria both enter the match with three points after winning their opening games. While Argentina impressed with control and attacking quality, Austria showed why Ralf Rangnick’s team can be dangerous by defeating Jordan 3-1 with an intense pressing style. Scaloni explains why Julian Alvarez is not starting against Austria The main reason behind Alvarez’s absence from the starting lineup is related to his current physical condition. Although the Atletico Madrid forward is available, Scaloni believes other players are currently in better shape and ready to handle the demands of the match. ulian Alvarez #9 of Argentina arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria “I’m putting in the ones who are in the best shape. The idea I had in my head beforehand doesn’t matter. Today Julian is still working,” Scaloni explained, according to Gaston Edul. The coach’s comments suggest that Alvarez’s situation is not about losing his importance in the squad. Instead, the national team is managing his condition carefully during the early stages of a tournament where fitness levels can decide how far teams go. Why Argentina is choosing Lautaro Martinez and Messi in attack With Alvarez starting from the bench, Scaloni has decided to continue with Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez as Argentina’s attacking partnership against Austria. The decision gives Argentina a combination of experience, movement, and finishing ability against one of the most aggressive teams in Group J. Lautaro struggled to influence the opening match against Algeria and was replaced shortly after halftime, but Scaloni has kept faith in the Inter striker. Messi, meanwhile, remains the central figure of Argentina’s attack after producing one of the tournament’s best individual performances. Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez playing for Argentina. The tactical idea is clear. La Albiceleste wants Messi operating between the lines, creating chances and controlling the tempo, while Lautaro provides the runs and penalty-box presence that allows the captain to find space. Alvarez remains a major part of Scaloni’s plans, but Argentina’s depth means the coach does not need to rush him into a starting role if he is not at his physical peak.
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