Edson Álvarez is an international Mexican professional footballer. His full name is Edson Omar Álvarez Velázquez. He has played for Ajax and the Mexico national football team. His playing position is a Defensive midfielder and center-back.
He played for the national side in Mexico, U-18, and U-20 teams. On 8 February 2017, he made his international professional debut for the Mexico national team.
Luis Romo, Carlos Alberto Rodríguez, Érick Gutiérrez, Diego Lainez, Érick Sánchez, Alexis Vega, Rogelio Funes Mori, Santiago Giménez, Raul Jimenez, Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Hector Moreno, Nestor Araujo, Alfredo Talavera played with him in the Mexico national football team.
His age and height
Álvarez was born on 24 October 1997. As of 2025, his age is 28 years, and his birthplace is Tlalnepantla, Mexico. His height is 6 feet 2 inches or 1.87 m.
Edson Álvarez’s wife or girlfriend
Alvarez is dating his stunning girlfriend Sofia Touche. His partner is a real Instagram star and a model.
We will see here Edson Álvarez’s biography details, net worth, salary, and family details.
His Salary and Net Worth
Mexican Defensive Midfielder Álvarez started a long-term deal on a reported salary per week of EUR 19,000 and per year of EUR 988,000.
As of professional footballer, his highest market value is 22 million euros, with a net worth is approximately $1.5 million.
Edson Álvarez’s Club and other careers
At 16, Álvarez was named to America’s youth system in 2014.
Álvarez was called up to the América senior team by Coach Ignacio Ambríz in August 2016.
AFC Ajax announced an agreement with Club America with a reported fee of US$17 million on 19 July 2019. On 27 October 2021, Álvarez signed an extension deal with Ajax until 2025.
His International and FIFA 22 career
Álvarez was named in the Mexico under-20 team for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Álvarez was selected for the Mexico senior team to play a friendly against Iceland on 30 January 2017. He was named in Gerardo Martino’s provisional Gold Cup roster in May 2019. Afterward, he was selected to play the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar in the 26-man squad of the Mexican team.
Edson Álvarez’s biography, family, and football career details
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Edson Álvarez’s honors
Álvarez attained club and international awards-
club
- Liga MX: Apertura (2018)
- In 2019, Copa MX: Clausura
- Eredivisie: 2020–21, and 2021–22
- KNVB Cup the season of 2020–21
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2019
Individual
- CONCACAF U-20 Championship Best XI- 2017
- In 2018, CONCACAF Best XI
- IFFHS CONCACAF Best XI in 2020
- CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI- 2021
Frequently asked questions
Where is Edson Alvarez from?
He comes from Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico.
What position does Alvarez have?
Alvarez is a Mexican Defensive midfielder and center-back.
What team does Edson Alvarez play for?
He played for the AFC Ajax and the Mexico national team.
However, we believe that Edson Álvarez is selected for Mexico’s senior squad to play for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
