Player: Álvaro González Sampedro

• Full name: Álvaro González Sampedro
• Nationality: Spain
• Date of birth: September 27, 1990
• Place of birth: Avilés, Asturias, Spain
• Position: Centre-back (can also play as defensive midfielder)
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Club career highlights:

• Early career: Came through Sporting Gijón's youth system and played for Sporting Gijón B and the first team.
• Espanyol: Joined RCD Espanyol in 2014, establishing himself in La Liga as a reliable defender.
• Marseille: Transferred to Olympique de Marseille (OM) in 2017. At Marseille he featured primarily as a centre-back, becoming a regular starter under manager Rudi García and later coaches. Known for his aerial ability and defensive positioning. During his time at OM he also attracted attention for an on-field altercation and a controversial incident in a European match in 2018 that led to disciplinary action and media coverage.
• Later moves: After Marseille, he returned to Spain (including loan spells) and continued his career with other clubs; exact subsequent clubs and dates depend on the timeframe of interest.

Notable traits: Strong in aerial duels, good physical presence, versatile enough to operate in midfield when needed. Experienced in top-flight Spanish and French football.

Honours & trivia: No major international caps for Spain senior team as of the most recent records. Remembered by Marseille supporters for his commitment and some controversial moments that received wide media attention.