Edson Alvarez Injury Update, What Happened to Edson Alvarez?
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Updated Jun 26, 2024
Edson Alvarez Injury Update
Mexico's team captain Edson Álvarez will miss the rest of Copa America 2024 due to a hamstring injury suffered in their match against Jamaica. His role as a midfielder requires constant movement, making it difficult to recover during the tournament's demanding schedule. He will return to his club, West Ham United, in England for recovery, with hopes to be fit for the upcoming club season despite missing international play. Álvarez's absence is a setback for Mexico, but his health and future in club football are the priority as he aims to recover fully.
Who is Edson Alvarez?
Edson Álvarez is a Mexican footballer who plays for West Ham United in the Premier League and captains Mexico's national team. He started his career with Pachuca before moving to América and then Ajax, where he played before joining West Ham in 2023. Álvarez has represented Mexico in various youth categories and has earned caps with the senior national team, scoring five goals in 79 appearances.
What Happened to Edson Alvarez?
Edson Álvarez will miss the rest of Copa America 2024 due to a hamstring injury sustained in Mexico's match against Jamaica, forcing him to return to West Ham United for recovery.
Edson Álvarez Bio/Wiki
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Details |
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Name | Edson Álvarez |
Full name | Edson Omar Álvarez Velázquez |
Date of birth | 24 October 1997 |
Place of birth | Tlalnepantla, Mexico |
Age | 26 |
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder, centre-back |
Current team | West Ham United |
Number | 19 |
Edson Alvarez Career
Edson Álvarez started his career at Club América's youth academy in 2014, making his professional debut in 2016. He scored his first goal in a final match against Tigres UANL and won his first league title in 2018. In 2019, he moved to Dutch club Ajax for €15 million, where he scored on his Champions League debut and won the Dutch Cup in 2021. Álvarez extended his contract with Ajax until 2025 before joining West Ham United in 2023 for £35 million. He scored his first goal for West Ham against SC Freiburg in the Europa League and later scored in the Premier League against Everton in 2024.
Edson Álvarez started his international career with Mexico's under-20 team, scoring a crucial goal in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his senior debut in 2017 and scored his first goal against Curaçao in the Gold Cup, becoming the youngest Mexican to score in the tournament at 19. Álvarez played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting in all group stage matches and scoring an own goal against Sweden. He also featured in Mexico's Gold Cup victory in 2019, playing in the final. Álvarez was part of Mexico's squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and played in group matches against Poland and Saudi Arabia.
Edson Alvarez Early Life
Edson Álvarez was born in Tlalnepantla de Baz, near Mexico City, to Adriana Velázquez and Evaristo Álvarez. As a child, he helped his family make football kits for local teams, which sparked his interest in the sport. He joined Pachuca at age 10 but left two years later due to his height. Despite considering quitting football, his parents encouraged him to pursue his dream. Álvarez then joined Club América's youth team after a successful tryout, making a daily commute of several hours for training.
Edson Alvarez Partner
Edson Álvarez's partner is Sofia Toache, a social media influencer and model who couldn't move to the Netherlands due to being considered a minor there. She has about 131K followers on Instagram where she shares selfies, vacation photos, and pictures with Álvarez. They have a daughter named Valentina, born in October 2019.
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Edson Álvarez Age
Edson Álvarez was born on 24 October 1997 in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, and as of 2024, he is 26 years old.
Edson Alvarez Net Worth
Edson Álvarez net worth is under review. His earnings primarily come from his salary as a professional footballer, endorsements, and other business ventures.
Edson Álvarez Stats
Senior Career
Years | Team | Appearances | Goals |
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2016–2019 | América | 86 | 5 |
2019–2023 | Ajax | 98 | 10 |
2023– | West Ham United | 31 | 1 |
International Career
Year | Team | Appearances | Goals |
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2015 | Mexico U18 | 2 | 1 |
2017 | Mexico U20 | 10 | 1 |
2017– | Mexico | 79 | 5 |