Álvaro Fidalgo

Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández (born 9 April 1997), nicknamed “Maguito” , is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis. Born in Spain, he represents the Mexico national team.

Club career Real Madrid

Born in Hevia, Siero, Asturias, Fidalgo joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2012, from Sporting de Gijón. On 21 June 2016, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda División B side CF Rayo Majadahonda for the season.

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. For the 2019–20 season, he was named team captain of Raúl's Castilla.

Castellón On 25 August 2020, Fidalgo signed a three-year deal with Segunda División newcomers CD Castellón. 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.

Club América On 1 February 2021, despite featuring regularly at Castellón, Fidalgo joined Mexican club América on a season-long loan. On 2 June 2021, Club América confirmed the permanent signing of Fidalgo. During his time with the club, he helped the team secure three league championships.

Betis On 1 February 2026, Fidalgo returned to Spain to join Real Betis.

International career In February 2026, FIFA approved Fidalgo's request to switch his international allegiance to Mexico, having previously represented Spain at youth level. The following month, Javier Aguirre called him up and made his senior debut on 28 March in a friendly against Portugal.

Fidalgo was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted on home soil. He scored his first goal in the group stage match against the Czech Republic.

Personal life Fidalgo's grandfather Rafael was also a footballer. A defender, he played professionally for UP Langreo, Real Oviedo and Caudal Deportivo.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fidalgo goal. + List of international goals scored by Álvaro Fidalgo No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 24 June 2026 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico 6 3–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup

Honours América Liga MX: Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024, Apertura 2024 Campeón de Campeones: 2024 Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2024 Campeones Cup: 2024

Individual Liga MX Best XI: Guardianes 2021, Apertura 2024, Clausura 2025 CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2021 Liga MX All-Star: 2022, 2024 Liga MX Player of the Month: February 2025