Roberto Alvarado

Alvarado made his professional debut on 25 September 2013 in the Apertura 2013 Copa MX group stage match against Estudiantes Tecos, coming on as a substitute for Guillermo Clemens on the 59th minute in a 1–0 win.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/09/26/mexico/copa-mexico/celaya/club-universidad-autonoma-de-guadalajara/1486412/|title=Celaya vs. Estudiantes Tecos 1 - 0|date=25 September 2013|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=13 September 2015}} Three days later, he made his league debut, also against Estudiantes Tecos, in a 0–0 draw, coming on as a substitute for René García on the 86th minute. He was 15 years, 21 days of age.{{cite news|url=http://gurusdeportivos.com/fut-internacional/roberto-alvarado-mexicano-que-entrena-con-equipo-de-premier-league-de-inglaterra|title=Roberto Alvarado, mexicano que entrena con equipo de la Premier League.|language=es|first=David|last=Nieva|date=8 January 2015|publisher=Gurús Deportivos|access-date=13 September 2015}}

Alvarado scored his first professional goal in the 27th minute of a 1–0 win in a Clausura 2014 Copa MX group stage match against Atlas on 18 February 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www.am.com.mx/leon/superdeportivo/estreno-inmejorable-86846.html|title=Estreno inmejorable|language=es|first=Cristian|last=Morado|date=20 February 2014|publisher=Periódico AM|access-date=13 September 2015}} He had unsuccessful trials with English clubs Manchester United and Sunderland in November 2014,{{cite news|url=http://www.oncetitular.com/mosno.php?nota=29152|title=Roberto Alvarado invitado por el Manchester United y Sunderland|language=es|date=9 November 2014|publisher=Once Titular|access-date=13 September 2015}} and Leicester City in January 2015. It was not until the Apertura 2016 season that Alvarado truly broke out, scoring six goals in 14 games, and catching the attention of Mexican top-flight teams.{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/liga-bancomer/22/blog/post/3604884/roberto-alvarado-is-still-only-19-but-is-a-leading-light-for-cruz-azul|title=Roberto Alvarado is still only 19 but is a leading light for Cruz Azul|first=Tom|last=Marshall|publisher=ESPN|date=20 August 2018|access-date=8 September 2018}}

Pachuca acquired Alvarado from Celaya for the Clausura 2017 season.{{cite web|title= Dos toros refuerzan a Tuzos|url=https://deportes.televisa.com/futbol/roberto-alvarado-sergio-vergara-reuferzos-pachuca/|work=Televisa Deportes|access-date=22 August 2018|language=es}} He would go on to score his first goal with the team on 3 March 2017 while trailing from behind 1–0 in a 3–2 victory over Tijuana.{{cite web|title=Tijuana 2 3 Pachuca|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/match?gameId=469841|work=ESPN|access-date=6 September 2018}} Although he only played 9 league games in his lone season with Pachuca, he did make two appearances during their CONCACAF Champions League winning campaign in 2016–17.

Necaxa acquired Alvarado in a deal that involved trading away Edson Puch to Pachuca for the Apertura 2017.{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado, quinto refuerzo de Necaxa|url=https://www.vavel.com/mx/futbol-mexicano/2017/06/07/necaxa/796660-roberto-alvarado-tercer-refuerzo-de-necaxa.html|work=Vavel|first=Alan|last=Rodríguez Avilés|date=7 June 2017 |access-date=22 August 2018|language=es}} On 26 August 2017, he would score his first goal with Necaxa, granting the team a 2–1 win over Atlas.{{cite web|title=Necaxa 2 1 Atlas|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/matchstats?gameId=481925|work=ESPN|access-date=6 September 2018}} On 14 April 2018, he would score the only goal in Necaxa's 1–0 victory over Lobos BUAP.{{cite web|title=El Necaxa da un empujón a Lobos rumbo al descenso|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/liga-mx/2018/04/15/5ad295cfe2704e3d148b4591.html|work=Marca|first=Edgar|last=González|date=14 April 2018|access-date=19 October 2018}} He became a starter during the Clausura 2018 season.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/es-mx/noticias/quien-es-roberto-alvarado-el-juvenil-que-quiere-ser-referente-en-/savi9p45v76k1qzsy8lr5t0ay|title=¿Quién es Roberto Alvarado, el juvenil que quiere ser referente en Cruz Azul?|publisher=Goal.com|date=19 August 2018|access-date=8 September 2018|language=es}} In April, he would attain the Clausura 2018 Copa MX against Toluca.{{cite web|title=Los Rayos del Necaxa derrotan al Toluca y se adjudican el título de la Copa MX|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/copa-mx/2018/04/12/5acecaf622601d5d018b4636.html|work=Marca|language=es|date=11 April 2018|access-date=15 November 2018}}

On 21 May 2018, Alvarado joined Cruz Azul.{{cite web|title=Cruz Azul announces Aguilar signing as additions continue|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/cruz-azul-announces-aguilar-signing-as-additions-continue/1c6zbvk41z7m91ayq6pg5zofgh|work=Goal.com|first=Jon|last=Arnold|date=21 May 2018|access-date=22 August 2018}} On 21 July, he debuted in a 3–0 league victory against Puebla, playing 84 minutes, eventually being substituted out for Misael Domínguez.{{cite web|title=Cruz Azul 3 Puebla 0 - 2018 Liga BBVA Bancomer, Torneo Apertura 2018|url=http://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/alineacion?juegoId=517047|work=ESPN Deportes|access-date=21 August 2018}} On 4 August, Alvarado scored his first goal for Cruz Azul in a 1–0 victory against Tigres UANL.{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado: "Me acuerdo de cuando era niño y eso me ayuda a no achicarme"|url=http://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/liga-mx/2018/08/06/5b67d23246163f157c8b45fa.html|work=Marca|first=Javier|last=Cardoso|date=6 August 2018 |access-date=21 August 2018|language=es}} Two weeks later, on 18 August, Alvarado notched three assists in a 3–0 victory against León, causing ESPN to run a story calling Alvarado "a leading light for Cruz Azul" despite his young age. By now he had become a sensation, with the Spanish publication Marca calling the teenager a "Heaven-sent jewel" later that week.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/liga-mx/2018/08/21/5b7b937746163f8c368b45ce.html|title=Roberto Alvarado, la joya celeste que hace soñar a Cruz Azul|first=Javier|last=Cardoso|work=Marca|date=22 August 2018|access-date=8 September 2018|language=es}} Midway through the tournament, Alvarado was considered by the press to be one of the best midfielders in the league.{{cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/liga-bancomer/22/blog/post/3624156/roberto-alvaradocruz-azul-stars-among-liga-mxs-best-midseason-players|title=Roberto Alvarado, Cruz Azul stars among Liga MX's best midseason players|first=Cesar|last=Hernandez|work=ESPN|date=4 September 2018|access-date=8 September 2018}} In November, he would help Cruz Azul attain the Apertura 2018 Copa MX against Monterrey, his second in a row.{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado, motor de Cruz Azul|url=https://www.excelsior.com.mx/adrenalina/roberto-alvarado-motor-de-cruz-azul/1276983|work=Excélsior|first=Edgar|last=Berrios|language=es|date=8 November 2018|access-date=14 November 2018}}

On 26 December 2021, Alvarado joined Guadalajara in an exchange that saw Uriel Antuna and Alejandro Mayorga join Cruz Azul.{{cite web|title=Chivas hace oficial la incorporación de Roberto Alvarado para el Clausura 2022|date=27 December 2021 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/9718131/chivas-roberto-alvarado-fichaje-clausura-2022}} On 12 February 2022, he scored his first goal with Chivas against Tigres UANL in a 1–3 defeat.{{cite web|title=Chivas: Roberto Alvarado consigue su primer gol con la playera rojiblanca|date=13 February 2022 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/9923125/chivas-roberto-piojo-alvarado-primer-gol}}

Alvarado was part of the roster that participated at the 2018 Toulon Tournament,{{cite web|title=Mexico sends strong squad to Toulon Tournament|url=https://www.fmfstateofmind.com/2018/5/23/17382970/mexico-sends-strong-squad-to-toulon-tournament|work=FMF State of Mind|date=23 May 2018 |access-date=21 August 2018}} where he was the second highest scorer in the tournament with 3 goals, scoring once in the group stage matches against Qatar{{cite web|title=Mexico Roll Past Qatar 4-1 in 2018 Toulon Tournament|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778028-mexico-roll-past-qatar-4-1-in-2018-toulon-tournament|work=Bleacher Report|first=James|last=Dudko|access-date=21 August 2018}} and China{{cite web|title=Mexico Cruise Past China in 2018 Toulon Tournament Group Stage|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778977-mexico-cruise-past-china-in-2018-toulon-cup-group-stage|work=Bleacher Report|first=James|last=Dudko|access-date=21 August 2018}} and in the final against England where Mexico lost 2–1.{{cite web|title=England Beat Mexico to Win 2018 Toulon Tournament Final, 3rd Straight Title|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2780312-england-beat-mexico-to-win-2018-toulon-tournament-final-3rd-straight-title|work=Bleacher Report|first=Christopher|last=Simpson|access-date=21 August 2018}} He was called up yet again ahead of the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games, but Cruz Azul refused to release him for the tournament.

Alvarado participated at the 2020 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship, appearing in all five matches, where Mexico won the competition. He was subsequently called up to participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics.{{cite web|title=Revelan lista oficial de la Selección Sub-23 que acudirá a Tokio 2020|date=5 July 2021 |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/selecciones/nota/_/id/8854207/mexico-sub23-convocatoria-jaime-lozano-tokio-2020}} Alvarado won the bronze medal with the Olympic team.

On 29 August 2018, Alvarado received his first call-up to the senior national team for the friendly matches against Uruguay and the United States.{{cite news|url=https://miseleccion.mx/convocatoria-la-seleccion-nacional-mexico-14/|title=Convocatoria de la Selección Nacional de México|website=miseleccion.mx|publisher=Mexican Football Federation|date=29 August 2018|access-date=7 September 2018|language=es}} He made his debut on 7 September, coming on as a second-half substitute for Alan Pulido in their 4–1 loss to Uruguay in Houston.{{cite web|url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/09/08/world/friendlies/mexico/uruguay/2795267/|title=Mexico vs. Uruguay 1–4|publisher=Soccerway|date=7 September 2018|access-date=8 September 2018}}

In May 2019, Alvarado was included in Tata Martino's preliminary roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.{{cite web|title=Marco Fabián vuelve y no está Tecatito; anuncian lista previa de México para Copa Oro|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/seleccion-mayor/seleccion-mexicana-prelista-copa-oro-2019-tata-martino|publisher=Mediotiempo.com|first=Enrique|last=Martínez Villar|date=14 May 2019}} The following month, on 5 June 2019, Alvarado scored his first international goal in a 3–1 friendly victory against Venezuela.{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado anota por primera vez con la Mayor en el estadio más caro del mundo|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/seleccion-mayor/mexico-vs-venezuela-roberto-alvarado-anota-gol-seleccion|website=Mediotiempo.com|date=5 June 2019}} The following day, he was included in the final list for Gold Cup tournament.{{cite web|title=Selección Mexicana anuncia lista definitiva para Copa Oro 2019|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/copa-oro/seleccion-mexicana-anuncia-lista-definitiva-copa-oro-2019|date=6 June 2019|work=MedioTiempo.com}} He would go on to appear in all matches of the tournament, helping Mexico win the final against rivals the United States.{{cite web|title=Mexico Turns Tide, Wins Gold Cup Title Again vs. Wasteful USMNT|url=https://www.si.com/soccer/2019/07/07/mexico-usa-gold-cup-title-dos-santos-pizarro-pulisic-berhalter|publisher=Sports Illustrated|first=Brian|last=Straus|date=7 July 2019}}

In October 2022, Alvarado was named in Mexico's preliminary 31-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and in November, he was ultimately included in the final 26-man roster.{{cite web|title=Lista de convocados de la Selección Mexicana al Mundial de Qatar 2022|url=https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/lista-oficial-convocados-seleccion-mexicana-mundial-qatar-2022|work=Tvazteca.com|first=Omar|last=Moro|date=14 November 2022|language=Spanish}}

A gifted playmaker whose versatility is his strongest suit, Alvarado is predominantly a central attacking midfielder, capable of playing on either flank as well as a second striker.{{cite web|title=Who's this 20-year-old gem on Man United's radar? The next big American talent on the rise?|url=https://soccersouls.com/2018/09/12/whos-this-20-year-old-gem-on-man-uniteds-radar-the-next-big-american-talent-on-the-rise/|work=Soccersouls.com|first=Rohan|last=Sengupta|date=11 September 2018 |access-date=19 September 2018}} Technically proficient with both feet, playing on the right allowed the opportunity to cut or drift inside onto his favoured left. He has shown an ability to finish from in and around the box, but comparing his shots on target to shots off target suggests that shooting isn't his strongest attribute. Instead, he focuses on creating opportunities. During his time with Necaxa, Alvarado was beating defenders on their left and right sides with a variety of methods. The change of pace is Alvarado's favoured technique, and he excels when there's space behind an opponent to race into, but he can also deceive defenders with close control and, at times, thrilling skill.{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado: Future El Tri Starter?|url=https://www.soccernurds.com/blog/roberto-alvarado-future-el-tri-starter|work=SoccerNurds|first=Tom|last=Harrison|date=9 August 2018|access-date=19 September 2018}} He is excellent at pulling away from defenders to make himself available for a pass and has a remarkable ability to accurately place floated crosses and through balls.{{cite web|title=Talent Radar: Liga MX's 10 Young Players to Watch in 2018-19|url=http://outsideoftheboot.com/2018/08/16/talent-radar-liga-mxs-10-young-players-to-watch-in-2018-19/|work=Outsideoftheboot.com|first=Thomas|last=Harrison|date=16 August 2018|access-date=26 September 2018}}

Alvarado plays for his teammates, presses effectively when not in possession and seems to be a balanced character off the field.

He has often been compared to fellow national teammate Diego Lainez, although Alvarado has insisted they both have differing playing styles.{{cite web|title=Siempre me comparan con Lainez, pero somos distintos: Roberto Alvarado |url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/2018/09/09/siempre-me-comparan-con-lainez-pero-somos-distintos-roberto-alvarado|work=Medio Tiempo|date=9 September 2018|access-date=19 September 2018}} Cruz Azul manager Pedro Caixinha has compared Alvarado to João Moutinho.{{cite web|title="Roberto Alvarado será un referente del futbol mexicano": Caixinha|url=https://www.sdpnoticias.com/deportes/2018/09/14/roberto-alvarado-sera-un-referente-del-futbol-mexicano-caixinha|work=SDP Noticias|date=14 September 2018|access-date=19 September 2018}}

Alvarado is named after the Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos and the Brazilian singer of the same name.{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado, talento a prueba de adversidades|url=https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/deportes/Roberto-Alvarado-talento-a-prueba-de-adversidades-20180821-0146.html|work=El Economista|first=Alain|last=Arenas|date=21 August 2018|access-date=26 September 2018}}{{cite web|title=Roberto Alvarado: futuro prometedor para Cruz Azul y la Selección Mexicana|date=8 June 2022 |url=https://www.vavel.com/mx/futbol-mexicano/2018/08/24/cruz-azul/938819-roberto-alvarado-futuro-prometedor-para-cruz-azul-y-la-seleccion-mexicana.html}} Alvarado is nicknamed El Piojo (The Louse) because of his idol, Argentine former footballer Claudio "El Piojo" López.

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:Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/roberto-carlos-alvarado-hernandez/315852/|title=R. Alvarado|website=Soccerway|access-date=5 June 2019}}

Pachuca

• CONCACAF Champions League: 2016–17

Necaxa

• Copa MX: Clausura 2018

Cruz Azul

• Liga MX: Guardianes 2021
• Copa MX: Apertura 2018
• Supercopa MX: 2019
• Leagues Cup: 2019

Mexico U23

• CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship: 2020
• Olympic Bronze Medal: 2020{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/mexico-win-olympic-bronze-medal-after-beating-hosts-japan-at/xfw3o7f3tzte1pp4ern8bzrb6|title=Mexico win Olympic bronze medal after beating hosts Japan at Tokyo 2020|website=Goal|date=6 August 2021|accessdate=6 August 2021}}

Mexico

• CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2019, 2023{{Cite web |date=16 July 2023 |title=Mexico beats Panama in Gold Cup final with late Gimenez goal |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/678990 |access-date=17 July 2023 |website=ESPN}}
• CONCACAF Nations League: 2024–25{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2025-03-24 |title=Mexico win first Nations League final thanks to Raúl Jiménez double |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/24/mexico-concacaf-nations-league-panama-raul-jimenez |access-date=2025-03-24 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

Individual

• Liga MX Player of the Month: April 2024{{cite web | url=https://chivaspasion.bolavip.com/noticias/el-premio-que-reafirma-el-gran-torneo-de-roberto-alvarado-con-chivas-en-el-clausura-2024 | title=El reconocimiento que reafirmó el brillante torneo de Roberto Alvarado | date=7 May 2024 }}
• Liga MX All-Star: 2024https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/liga-mx-roster-for-2024-mls-all-star-game

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