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Mexico • Midfielder • #4

Edson Álvarez

Edson Álvarez emerged from Club América and starred at Ajax before joining West Ham in 2023. The defensive midfielder captains El Tri into the 2026 World Cup on home soil — a tournament Mexico last hosted in 1986.

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Country
Mexico
Club
West Ham
Position
Midfielder
Age
28
Jersey
#4
Foot
Right
Height
1.87m
Team
Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament stats

0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Cards

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Career stats (club & country)

350
Club apps
22
Club goals
18
Club assists
7
Trophies won
75
International caps
5
International goals
2
World Cups
0
Ballon d'Or

Major honours

  • 🏆 Eredivisie 2021-22
  • 🏆 Concacaf Gold Cup 2019 & 2023
  • 🏆 Liga MX 2018

Biography

Edson Álvarez emerged from Club América and starred at Ajax before joining West Ham in 2023. The defensive midfielder captains El Tri into the 2026 World Cup on home soil — a tournament Mexico last hosted in 1986.

Edson Álvarez arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 5 international goals in 75 caps for Mexico. His club form at West Ham continues to be decisive heading into the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.