Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez (born 6 April 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chilean Primera División club Colo-Colo.[1]

Alan Saldivia
Personal information
Full name Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez
Date of birth (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Rivera, Uruguay
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Colo-Colo
Number 4
Youth career
Defensor Sporting
2021 Montevideo City Torque
2021Colo-Colo (loan)
2022 Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Colo-Colo 23 (0)
International career
2023 Uruguay U23 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 April 2024

Early life

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Saldivia was born in 2002 in Rivera, Uruguay.[2]

Youth career

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As a youth player, Saldivia joined the youth academy of Uruguayan side Montevideo City Torque.[3] In 2021, Saldivia joined the youth academy of Chilean top flight side Colo-Colo, where he was regarded as a leader.[4]

Senior career

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Saldivia started his senior career with Chilean side Colo-Colo.[5] On 9 April 2023, he debuted for Colo-Colo against Santiago City.[6] In 2023, he renewed his contract with the club to 2026.[7]

Style of play

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Saldivia mainly operates as a central defender.[8]

References

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  1. ^ ""Él no se quiere ir nunca más... Colo Colo decidirá si lo compra o no"". as.com.
  2. ^ "¿Quién es Alan Saldivia?". goal.com (Archived).
  3. ^ "Alan Saldivia y las diferencias con Uruguay". redgol.cl.
  4. ^ "La perseverancia y lucha que tuvo Alan Saldivia". dalealbo.cl.
  5. ^ "La desconocida historia sobre cómo Alan Saldivia". sentimientopopular.cl.
  6. ^ "Los momentos más difíciles de Saldivia". msn.com (Archived).
  7. ^ "¿Quién es Alan Saldivia?". bolavip.com.
  8. ^ ""Nunca esperé que pasara todo tan rápido"". as.com.
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