Kristian Álvarez
Kristian Omar Álvarez Nuño is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as centre-back.
Club career
Kristian Álvarez was born in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco'. He was one of the young promises of the Club Deportivo 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. Jose Luis Real has described Alvarez 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 Kristian Alvarez would join Santos Laguna on loan.
Alvarez 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.