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Mary Álvarez

b. 2005

Colombian association football player

Association football player
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About Mary Álvarez

Born 2005. Mary Álvarez is a Colombian association football player.

Mary José Álvarez Espitaleta (born 22 August 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Colombian Women's Football League club Atlético Nacional and the Colombia national team.

Early life Álvarez was born in Cartagena. She started out playing street football before joining mixed team Bechara FC. She then played with men's teams in the Liga de Fútbol de Bolívar and progressed to La Villa FC and Formas Íntimas.

International career Álvarez represented Colombia at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, and 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She was ever-present during the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, scoring in a 1–0 win against Mexico during the group stage, as Colombia reached the quarterfinals on home soil.

Álvarez made her senior debut on 23 February 2025, starting in a 1–4 loss against Japan in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup.

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Important facts

Born
22 August 2005, Cartagena
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Colombia
Also known as
Mary José Álvarez Espitaleta

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mary Álvarez?

Colombian association football player

When was Mary Álvarez born?

Mary Álvarez was born on 22 August 2005 in Cartagena.

What is Mary Álvarez's occupation?

Mary Álvarez is an association football player.

What nationality is Mary Álvarez?

Mary Álvarez is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mary Álvarez

· Wikidata: Q132729812

· DBpedia: Mary Álvarez

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