Biography
Who is Edson Álvarez?
Early life and beginnings
Edson Álvarez was born in Tlalnepantla, Mexico. During his childhood, he assisted with his family business which produced football kits for local teams. This experience served as his introduction to the sport.
He first joined Pachuca at age 10 but departed the club two years later because of his short stature. Following this, he participated in a three-month tryout for the Club América youth academy and successfully secured a spot on the team.
Club career and achievements
He entered the Club América youth system in 2014 and moved to the second division the following year. His professional debut for the first team occurred on 29 October 2016 in a match against Santos Laguna. During his time with the club, he scored in the Apertura final and helped the team win the league title in December 2018.
In 2019, the Dutch club AFC Ajax signed him for a fee of 15 million euros. While playing in the Netherlands, he became the first Mexican player to score on his Champions League debut. He also won two Eredivisie titles and a Dutch Cup during his tenure with Ajax.
Edson Álvarez moved to West Ham United in August 2023. He scored his first goal for the English club in a Europa League match against SC Freiburg. In 2025, he joined Fenerbahçe Istanbul on a season-long loan, where he made his debut in a victory over Gençlerbirliği.
International career highlights
The Mexican national team called him up for the first time in early 2017. He was a member of the squad that won the 2019 Gold Cup and was a key player during the tournament. He also represented his country at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
In the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, he scored the winning goal in the final against the United States. This performance earned him the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. He later reached a milestone of 100 international appearances for Mexico in June 2026.
Birthday and age
Edson Álvarez was born on October 24, 1997, which makes Edson 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Edson shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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