Quick Info
| Profession | Football Player |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 24/10/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico |
Latest News about Edson Alvarez
31/05/2026
Edson Álvarez was named in Javier Aguirre’s 26-man Mexico squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The selection confirmed his continued importance to the national team ahead of the tournament hosted in North America.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Edson Omar Álvarez Velázquez |
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| Nickname | El Machín |
| Position | Defensive Midfielder / Center-Back |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.90 m |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | Dating Sofia Toache |
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| Marital Status | Not Married |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Sofia Toache |
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Family
| Father | Evaristo Álvarez |
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| Mother | Adriana Velázquez |
Career
| Current Club | West Ham United |
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| Joined Current Club | 10/08/2023 |
| Contract Expires | 30/06/2028 |
| National Team Caps | 83 |
| National Team Goals | 5 |
| First International Cap | vs Iceland (08/02/2017) |
| First International Goal | vs Curaçao (16/07/2017) |
| Previous Clubs |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is known by the nickname 'El Machín' | |
| 2. He can play as both a defensive midfielder and a center-back | |
| 3. He joined West Ham United from Ajax on a five-year contract | |
| 4. His net worth is estimated at $1,500,000 |