Rubio César España

Rubio César España Álvarez (born 11 January 2004) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a winger for Envigado.

Club career Born in Santa Cruz de Mompox in the Bolívar Department of Colombia, España began his career with footballing school Cifuentes FC in the Tolima Department. At the Under 17 National Tournament in Barranquilla, he represented the Tolima Department, scoring a hat-trick against the representative team from the Guainía Department. He led his team to the title, as Tolima defeated their counterparts, Antioquia Department, 2–1 in the final.

These performances caught the eye of professional side Envigado, who signed España mid-way through the 2022 season.

The following season, he established himself in the Envigado first team, scoring two goals in the first half of the season, against Independiente Santa Fe and again against Deportes Tolima. His performances in the U-20 Copa Libertadores, including his side's only goal of the competition - in a 1–0 win against Bolivian opposition Always Ready - drew the attention of national media, who hailed España as a promising jewel of Colombian football.

Style of play A right-footed winger, España will often play on the left side of attack, using his speed to beat opposition defenders.