Name: Edson Álvarez

Full name: Edson Álvarez Villarreal

Date of birth: 24 October 1997

Place of birth: Tepetitlán, Tizayuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Nationality: Mexican

Primary positions: Defensive midfielder, centre-back

Current club (as of 2026): West Ham United (English Premier League)

Previous clubs:

• Club América (2016–2020)
• Ajax (2020–2023)
• West Ham United (2023– )

National team: Mexico senior national team

Senior international debut: 8 September 2017 vs. Trinidad & Tobago (CONCACAF Gold Cup squad involvement from 2017 onward)

Notable achievements:

• CONCACAF Gold Cup winner with Mexico (2019)
• Multiple Liga MX titles and continental appearances with Club América
• Key performer for Ajax in Eredivisie and European competition
• Established starter for Mexico across multiple tournaments including CONCACAF Gold Cups and FIFA World Cup squads

Playing style: Strong, versatile defensive midfielder who can also play as a centre-back. Known for ball-winning, physicality, composed passing from deep, aerial ability, and tactical intelligence.

Jersey number: Often wears number 4 for club and has worn number 4 or 5 for Mexico (may vary by tournament/season).