Esteban Alvarado

Trabzonspor After leaving AZ, Alvarado joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer in early-August, keeping him until 2017. The move was officially confirmed on 6 August 2015. Contract between Trabzonspor and Alvarado was terminated on 20 December 2018.

International career At the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he was named the best goalkeeper of the tournament. He made his national team début in an August 2010 friendly match against Paraguay. In March 2014, he ruled out a selection for the 2014 FIFA World Cup due to an apparent strife with national team manager Jorge Luis Pinto. But in May 2014, Alvarado was named in a provisional 26-man squad in the FIFA World Cup By the end of May, Alvarado was not named in the 23 men squad, presumed to be a continuous strife with national team manager Pinto.

Following Pinto's departure as manager of Costa, Alvarado returned to the national football team, under new management of Paulo Wanchope. In the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Alvarado was included in the squad and replaced Keylor Navas as a first choice goalkeeper following his injury.

Personal life Born in Costa Rica, Alvarado is of Jamaican descent. In June 2011, Alvarado was accused by his girlfriend, Marcela Juárez Castillo, of domestic violence. However, two months later, charges against Alvarado were later dropped.

While growing up in Costa Rica, Alvarado made good friends with Joel Campbell, having played together in childhood. Alvarado also revealed that he played as striker before switching position to become goalkeeper at fourteen.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours

Saprissa Liga FPD: Clausura 2010

AZ Alkmaar KNVB Cup: 2012–13

CS Herediano Liga FPD: Apertura 2019

Individual 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Golden Glove Award