Alan Saldivia

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]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Saldivia and the second or maternal family name is Vázquez.
Alan Saldivia
Personal information
Full name Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez
Date of birth (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002
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
2021 → Colo-Colo (loan)
2022 Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Colo-Colo 13 (0)
International career‡
2023– Uruguay U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 October 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 October 2023

Early life

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

Youth career

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

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

Saldivia mainly operates as a central defender.[8]

References
  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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