Damián Álvarez (footballer, born 1973)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Damián Álvarez Arcos | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Veracruz, Mexico | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1995 |
Atlas | 70 | (6) |
| 1995–1997 | León | 57 | (10) |
| 1997 |
Dallas Burn | 19 | (11) |
| 1997–1998 | Chivas | 4 | (0) |
| 1998 |
Dallas Burn | 13 | (4) |
| 1998 | New England Revolution | 2 | (0) |
| 1998–2000 | América | 20 | (0) |
| 2000 | Pachuca | 10 | (0) |
| 2001 | Venados | 6 | (1) |
| 2001 | Atlante | 7 | (0) |
| 2002 | Toluca | 1 | (0) |
| 2002 | San Luis | 4 | (0) |
| 2003 | Zacatepec | 7 | (0) |
| 2003 | Trotamundos | 6 | (2) |
| Total | 226 | (34) | |
| International career | |||
| 1992 | Mexico U23 | 2 | (0) |
| 1996–1997 | Mexico | 6 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19-07-10 | |||
Damián Álvarez Arcos (born March 11, 1973) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a forward.
Club career
A mobile striker able to play up front or on the flank, Álvarez began his career with
Oscar Pareja,[3] appeared only twice for New England, and left MLS after the season. Returning to Mexico, he joined Club América and later represented Pachuca, Atlante, Toluca, and San Luis, but never again made more than five starts in a top-flight season.[1]
His last match at top level came with San Luis in 2002.
International career
Álvarez was also a member of the
Barcelona, Spain.[5] He earned six caps for the national A-side, making his debut on September 15, 1996, in a World Cup Qualifier against St. Vincent & the Grenadines (0-3 win) in Kingston, Jamaica, substituting Cuauhtémoc Blanco in the 81st minute and scoring in the closing minutes.[6] Álvarez also scored in his final international match, a 3–1 victory over Ecuador on February 5, 1997.[7]
References
- ^ a b c MedioTiempo. "Damián Álvarez - Necaxa" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
- ^ a b Major League Soccer. "Damian Alvarez". Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
- ^ Chapman, Doug. "Revolution hope to get offensive" Archived 2020-02-17 at the Wayback Machine. New England Sports Service, August 21, 1998. Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
- ^ FIFA. "FIFA World Youth Championship Portugal 1991 Match Report - Mexico - Sweden 3:0". June 15, 1991. Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
- ^ FIFA. "FIFA Player Statistics: Damian ALVAREZ". Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
- ^ FIFA. "Match Report - St. Vincent/Grenadines - Mexico 0:3" Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine. September 15, 1996. Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
- RSSSF, February 2, 2005. Retrieved on January 12, 2013.
External links
- Damián Álvarez at National-Football-Teams.com
- FIFA
