Sebastián Álvarez (footballer)

Sebastián Álvarez Vargas (born 29 August 2001) is a Bolivian footballer who plays as a defender for Oriente Petrolero and the Bolivia national team.[1]

Sebastián Álvarez Vargas
Personal information
Full name Sebastián Álvarez
Date of birth (2001-08-29) 29 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Oriente Petrolero
Number 27
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Oriente Petrolero 72 (0)
International career
2024– Bolivia 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 May 2024

Club career

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He trained at the trained at the Tahuichi Academy prior to signing with Oriente Petrolero in August 2020.[2] He he made his league debut in 2021.[3] He missed playing time during the 2022 season with injury,[4] he made his debut in the Copa Sudamerica in 2022 with Oriente Petrolero and scored his first competitive goal for the club against Brazilian side Fluminese on 27 May 2022.[5] He played in the competition again during the 2023 season.[6][7]

International career

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In November 2020 he was called up to the Bolivia U20 squad.[8] the following year he was called up to the senior Bolivia national football team, and was an unused substitute in a friendly match against El Salvador on 6 November 2021.[9]

Álvarez finally makes his debut for Bolivia on 31 May 2024 in a friendly match against Mexico. Taking place at Chicago's Soldier Field, the match would see his side fall 1–0.[10]

Personal life

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He is the younger brother of soccer players Gilbert Álvarez and William Álvarez.[2]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 31 May 2024[11]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Bolivia 2024 1 0
Total 1 0

References

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  1. ^ Sebastián Álvarez at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b "Younger brother of Gilbert and William Álvarez signs in Oriente Petrolero". Elderbe. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Henry Vaca y Sebastián Álvarez podrían reaparecer en Oriente ante Real Santa Cruz el sábado". eldeber. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Oriente Petrolero: Sebastián Álvarez, entre algodones para llegar al clásico del domingo". eju.tv. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Fluminense crushed Oriente Petrolero with a hat-trick from Matheus Martins". tycsports.com. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Oriente Petrolero se prepara para regresar a la cancha - Sebastián Álvarez, dijo estar preparado para cuando le toque disputar partidos desde el minuto cero". Late.com. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Se viene Liga y Sudamericana: Sebastián Álvarez cree estar listo para la titularidad en Oriente Petrolero". eldeber. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  8. ^ "U-20 team starts working in Santa Cruz". elpais.bo. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  9. ^ "EL SALVADOR VS BOLIVIA 0-1". Soccerway. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Mexico vs Bolivia match line-ups". ESPN. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  11. ^ Sebastián Álvarez at National-Football-Teams.com