Roberto Alarcón (footballer, born 1998) explained
Roberto Alarcón Sáez (born 21 April 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Alarcón was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.[1] He began playing youth football in the academy system of RCD Mallorca.[2]
Playing career
Alarcón began his senior career with RCD Mallorca B of the Tercera División. In January 2018, he went on loan to CF Platges de Calvià.[3] [4] He made his debut for Mallorca on 18 August 2018 against Poblense.[5] He would go on to score five goals in his first season with the club, the first of which was scored on 27 October 2018 as Mallorca lost 3-2 to Platges de Calvià.[6]
In January 2020, Alarcón signed with FC Tucson of USL League One. He made his league debut for the club on 25 July 2020, playing the entirety of a 2-1 away victory over Fort Lauderdale CF. He scored his first goal on August 18 against Orlando City B.[7] In December, FC Tucson exercised their club option on Alarcón, however, prior to the season, he mutually agreed to terminate his contract at the club.[8]
In September 2021, he signed with Romanian club Universitatea Cluj in Liga II.[9] [10] He had initially been set to join FC Brașov, however, upper management of the club decided not to sign him after he impressed in his trial.[11] [12] He made nine appearances for the club as they earned promotion to the top tier for the following season.[13] In June 2022, he was released by the club.[14]
In July 2022, Alarcón signed a contract with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.[15] [16] In December 2022, Cavalry announced that he would be returning for the 2023 season, and that his contract had a club option for 2024.[17] Upon completion of the 2023 season, the defender's club option for the 2024 season was declined, thus ending his time with the club.[18]
On December 15, 2023, Alarcón officially joined fellow CPL side Valour FC on a free transfer, signing a contract of undisclosed length.[19] [20] He made his debut on 14 April against Vancouver FC.[21]
Notes and References
- Web site: Roberto Alarcón:"I'm coming to a team to fight for something. I know Valour is going to fight this year.". Ed. Tait. Valour FC. December 15, 2023.
- Web site: Get To Know: Roberto Alarcón. July 25, 2022. Hannah. Wellon. Cavalry FC.
- Web site: Roberto Alarcón refuerza al Platges. es. Roberto Alarcón reinforces Platges. Punto Balón Balear. January 9, 2018.
- Web site: El Mallorca-B cede a Roberto Alarcón al Platges de Calvia. 8 January 2018. Sports de Canostra. es. Mallorca-B gives way to Roberto Alarcón at Calvia Beaches.
- Web site: Roberto Alarcon Set to Return to Tucson in 2021. December 15, 2020. USL League One.
- Web site: Platges Calvia vs. Mallorca II – 27 October 2018 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 26 July 2020.
- Web site: FC Tucson ends three-game losing streak with blowout road win. August 18, 2020. Arizona Daily Star.
- Web site: Club Statement: Roberto Alarcon & Jimmy Filerman. 16 April 2021. FC Tucson.
- Web site: Ziua de Cluj. "U" Cluj își întărește defensiva. Un fundaș spaniol va evolua sub comanda lui Lincar. "U" Cluj strengthens its defense. A Spanish defender will play under Lincar. ro. 8 September 2021.
- Web site: Întăriri în defensivă. Roberto Alarcon se alătură Universității Cluj. Defensive reinforcements. Roberto Alarcon joins the University of Cluj. 8 September 2021. Universitatea Cluj. ro.
- Web site: Oficial: "U" Cluj s-a întărit în defensivă cu un fundaș spaniol venit inițial în România la FC Brașov. Official: "U" Cluj has strengthened defensively with a Spanish defender who originally came to Romania at FC Brașov. Andrei. Pascu. ro. 9 September 2021. Liga II.
- Web site: Scântei la FC Brașov după eliminarea din cupă! Antrenorul Ilie Stan și președintele Ioan Mărginean sunt la cuțite! E așteptat cuvântul primarul Allen Coliban. Sparks at FC Brașov after being eliminated from the cup! Coach Ilie Stan and president Ioan Mărginean are at stake! Mayor Allen Coliban is expected to speak. Adi. Marica. 26 August 2021. Liga II. ro.
- Web site: Cavalry FC Adds Spanish Full-Back Roberto Alarcon. July 5, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
- Web site: "Mamaia e ca Ibiza, poate mai scumpă!" » Un fotbalist spaniol din Liga 2, surprins de România: "În Spania n-am văzut așa ceva pe stradă". "Mamaia is like Ibiza, maybe more expensive!" »A Spanish footballer from League 2, surprised by Romania:" I haven't seen anything like this on the street in Spain ". ro. 6 June 2022. Eduard. Apostol. Gazeta Sporturilor.
- Web site: Cavs ink Spanish fullback Alarcon. July 5, 2022. Calgary Sun.
- Web site: Cavalry FC Signs Roberto Alarcón Sáez to 2022 Roster. July 5, 2022. Cavalry FC.
- Web site: Cavalry FC Confirms Nine Core Players for 22/23 Season. Cavalry FC. December 21, 2022.
- Web site: Cavalry FC Announces End of Season Roster Updates. Cavalry FC. November 30, 2023.
- Web site: December 15, 2023 . Valour FC sign Spanish defender Roberto Alarcón . December 16, 2023 . Valour FC . en-CA.
- Web site: Jacques . John . December 15, 2023 . Valour Scoops Up Former Cavalry Right-Back Roberto Alarcon . December 16, 2023 . Northern Tribune . en-CA.
- Web site: Match Analysis: Vancouver FC soar past Valour FC with second half scoring outburst. April 15, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.
