Alejandro Alvarado Jr. Explained

Alejandro Alvarado Jr.
Fullname:Alejandro Alvarado Jr.
Birth Date:29 July 2003
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Height:173 cm
Currentclub:Vizela
Clubnumber:70
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2016–2021
Youthclubs1:LA Galaxy
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:LA Galaxy II
Caps1:12
Goals1:1
Years2:2021–
Clubs2:Vizela
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Vianense (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:United States U20
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:July 1, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:August 31, 2023

Alejandro Alvarado Jr. (born July 29, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Liga Portugal 2 side Vizela.[1]

Club career

LA Galaxy II

Alvarado made his league debut for the club on 20 July 2020, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute for Omar Ontiveros in a 1–0 away victory over the San Diego Loyal.[2]

Vizela

On 6 September 2021, recently promoted to the Portuguese Primeira Liga side Vizela announced the signing of Alvarado on a five-year contract.[3]

Alvarado made his debut for Vizela on 20 November 2021, starting in a 2–0 home win over Estrela da Amadora in the Taça de Portugal.[4] He made his Primeira Liga debut a month later, on 28 December, coming off the bench in the final minutes of a 2–0 defeat away at Marítimo.[5]

Vianense (loan)

On 30 August 2023, Vizela sent Alvarado on a season-long loan to Liga 3 side Vianense.[6]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Alvarado is of Mexican descent.[7]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LA Galaxy II2020USL Championship1211[8] 0131
Vizela2021–22Primeira Liga401050
2022–23Primeira Liga501060
Total90101000110
Vianense (loan)2023–24Liga 3802200102
Career total291321010343

Honors

United States U20

2022

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USA – A. Alvarado – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. July 20, 2020.
  2. Web site: San Diego Loyal vs. LA Galaxy II – 20 July 2020 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. July 20, 2020.
  3. Web site: Zamora . Antonio . 6 September 2021 . Alejandro Alvarado, otro mexicano que se va a Europa . Alejandro Alvarado, another Mexican who goes to Europe . 31 August 2023 . Periódico Enfoque . es.
  4. Web site: 20 November 2021 . Nos oitavos com qualidade . Into the round-of-32 with quality . 31 August 2023 . FC Vizela . pt-PT.
  5. Web site: 30 December 2021 . Jugador mexicano debuta en la liga de Portugal; ¿por qué no juega con el Tri? . Mexican player debuts in the Portuguese league; Why doesn't he play with El Tri? . 31 August 2023 . Referee . es.
  6. Web site: 30 August 2023 . Vizela empresta jovem médio Alejandro Alvarado ao Vianense . Vizela loans midfield youngster Alejandro Alvarado to Vianense . 31 August 2023 . . pt-PT.
  7. Web site: Alejandro Alvarado, otro mexicano que se va a Europa. Antonio. Zamora. periodico.enfoque.puebla. March 15, 2024 .
  8. Appearance in USL Championship play-offs