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Summary

Edson Álvarez (Mexico), Defender, 100 caps, 7 international goals, model: 1.7% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Edson Álvarez

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#11 Defender Fenerbahçe SK (TUR) Mexico

Edson Álvarez is a 29-year-old defender for Fenerbahçe SK (TUR) and Mexico. He has earned 100 caps and 7 international goals for Mexico. Our model puts Mexico's title chance at 4% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Edson has collected 7 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

100 Caps
7 Goals
0 Season goals
1 Assists
7.14 Form rating
Age29Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Weight161 lbsMarket value€16.4M
Edson Álvarez at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Steady
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Edson Álvarez · the model’s read

Edson Álvarez brings 100 caps and 7 international goals for Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Fenerbahçe SK (TUR). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Álvarez's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.7% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.04 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Edson Álvarez: World Cup 2026 Form

How Edson has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.8
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
6.8
Last match vs Czechia
6.8
vs Czechia
90 min

Edson Álvarez: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (35 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8
vs
Career baseline 7.0
— Shotsper 90 min 1.11
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.48
— Key passesper 90 min 0.68
3 Tacklesper 90 min 2.66
1 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.63
2 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.6
48 Touchesper 90 min 78

At World Cup 2026, Edson is rating 6.8 — in line with his 7.0 career baseline.

Edson Álvarez: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Ajax
2019 - 2023
CF America
2016 - 2019

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

7 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019, 2023
2× Dutch Eredivisie 2020-2021, 2021-2022
1× Dutch KNVB Cup 2020-2021
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
2 League Titles
2 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 2
  • 2× Dutch Eredivisie
    2020-20212021-2022
  • 1× Mexican Primera League
    2018
Cup Competitions 2
  • 1× Dutch KNVB Cup
    2020-2021
  • 1× Mexican Copa MX
    2019
International 1
  • 2× CONCACAF Gold Cup
    20192023

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Edson's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments
1 ClubsAcross top leagues
7 AchievementsMajor honours
01
CONCACAF Gold Cup Best XI Mexico · CONCACAF Gold Cup
Selection

Edson Álvarez: Quick Facts

#11Shirt number
29Age
1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Height
161 lbsWeight
Tlalnepantla, MexicoBirthplace
Fenerbahçe SK (TUR)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Edson Álvarez play?
Edson Álvarez plays as a Defender for Fenerbahçe SK (TUR). At World Cup 2026 they represent Mexico.
How many caps does Edson Álvarez have?
Edson Álvarez has 100 international caps for Mexico, with 7 international goals.
What trophies has Edson Álvarez won?
Edson Álvarez has won 7 career honours. Notable titles include CONCACAF Gold Cup (x2), Dutch Eredivisie (x2), Dutch KNVB Cup (x1).
What is Mexico's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Mexico at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 93% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Mexico in at World Cup 2026?
Mexico are in Group A at World Cup 2026, facing South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic.
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