Kristian Álvarez

Kristian Omar Álvarez Nuño (born 20 April 1992) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as centre-back for Liga de Expansión MX club Oaxaca.

Club career Kristian Álvarez was born in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco. He was one of the young promises of the 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. José Luis Real has described Álvarez as very talented, strong, great at marking and sweeping, having bravery and aggression to rush out and deal with any unexpected goal threats.

On June 10, 2015, it was officially announced Álvarez would join Santos Laguna on loan.

Álvarez joined Veracruz on a one-year loan.

International career 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.

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Honours Club ACC L3 Campeón de Campeones: 2015

International Mexico U20 CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2011