Biography
Who is Esteban Alvarado?
Early life and career beginnings
Esteban Alvarado was born in Siquirres, Costa Rica. During his childhood, he was friends with footballer Joel Campbell. Although he eventually became a goalkeeper, he originally played as a striker before switching his position at the age of fourteen.
His professional path began in the academy at Santos de Guápiles. He eventually moved to the club Saprissa, where he made his professional debut on 29 November 2009 during a match against Municipal Liberia that ended in a 3-1 victory.
Success at AZ Alkmaar
In December 2009, the player signed with AZ Alkmaar, eventually moving to the Netherlands in July 2010. After initially serving as a backup, he earned a starting role following injuries and departures of other players. He won a league title with the club and secured the KNVB Cup in the 2012-13 season.
During the 2011-12 season, Esteban Alvarado recorded thirty-four appearances and fifteen clean sheets. His strong performances earned him a spot on the Goal.com Eredivisie Team of the Season. He was also named the player of the month for November by the supporters.
International career and honors
Esteban Alvarado represented the Costa Rica national team and the national under-20 team. At the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he won the Golden Glove Award for being the best goalkeeper of the tournament. He made his senior international debut in August 2010 during a friendly against Paraguay.
He later played for the national squad during the CONCACAF Gold Cup. During this time, he took over as the primary goalkeeper after Keylor Navas suffered an injury. His club career also included stints with Trabzonspor and Deportivo Saprissa.
Personal life and legal matters
The goalkeeper is of Jamaican descent. In June 2011, he was accused of domestic violence by his girlfriend, Marcela Juárez Castillo. However, the legal charges against him were dropped two months later.
Throughout his time in the Netherlands, he was a fan favorite at AZ Alkmaar. His professional career included playing in various leagues, including the Turkish Süper Lig with Trabzonspor after he left the Dutch side in 2015.
Birthday and age
Esteban Alvarado was born on April 28, 1989, which makes Esteban 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Esteban shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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