Edson Álvarez
CDM · West Ham · Mexico
Quick facts
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Born
October 24, 1997
Zodiac
♏ Scorpio
About
Edson Alvarez is a defensive midfielder who plays for West Ham and Mexico. The Mexican anchor combines tackling intelligence with improving distribution, making him El Tri's most important defensive player.
Strengths
- +Tackling intelligence
- +Positional discipline
- +Aerial ability
- +Versatility
- +Leadership
Weaknesses
- −Distribution under pressure
- −Pace when exposed
- −Goal contribution
Role in the XI
Alvarez plays as the defensive midfielder, screening the back four and initiating counters with his passing.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
66
PAC
60
SHO
65
PAS
71
DRI
79
DEF
82
PHY
Career Timeline
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Born in Mexico
Edson Álvarez was born on October 24, 1997 in Mexico.
Played for América
Played for América, making 86 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Ajax
Played for Ajax, making 98 appearances and scoring 10 goals.
International debut for Mexico
Made senior international debut for Mexico. Has earned 70 caps and scored 3 goals for the national team.
Played for West Ham United
Played for West Ham United, making 59 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Joined Fenerbahçe
Signed for Fenerbahçe, making 11 appearances.
Current Status
Currently playing for West Ham and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Ham | ?–Present | 0 | 0 | 0 |
West Ham United | 2023–2025 | 59 | 1 | - |
Ajax | 2019–2023 | 98 | 10 | - |
América | 2016–2019 | 86 | 5 | - |
Fenerbahçe | 2025–Present | 11 | 0 | - |
| Total | 254 | 16 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
West Ham
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