André Alcaráz

Víctor André Alcaráz Díaz (born 8 January 2000) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Tapatío on loan from Chivas. Born in France, he is a Mexico youth international.

André Alcaráz
Personal information
Full name Víctor André Alcaráz Díaz
Date of birth (2000-01-08) 8 January 2000
Place of birth Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Tapatío
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Chivas 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Tapatío (loan) 1 (0)
2021–2022 → Alebrijes de Oaxaca (loan) 31 (0)
2022– → Tapatío (loan) 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Youth career

Alcaráz started playing football at the age of four.[1] As a youth player, Alcaráz joined the youth academy of Mexican side Chivas, progressing from the Under-13 team to the Under-15, Under-17, and Under-20 teams.[2]

Senior club career

In 2021, he was sent on loan to Mexican second-tier side Alebrijes de Oaxaca, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players and one of the best goalkeepers in the league.[3] In 2022, he was sent on loan to Mexican side Tapatío.[4]

International career

Alcaráz is eligible to represent France internationally, having been born there due to his parents studying in the country.[5]

Style of play

Alcaráz is known for his confidence and one-on-one ability.[6]

Personal life

Alcaráz has a brother and is the son of Víctor Alcaráz González and Leticia Adriana Díaz Nájera.[7] He regards Germany international Marc-André ter Stegen as his football idol.[8]

References
  1. "André Alcaraz: Un futbolista de Guadalajara para el mundo". playersoflife.com. 3 September 2021.
  2. "Quién es Víctor André Alcaráz, portero francés de Chivas". futboltotal.com.mx. April 2020.
  3. "André Alcaráz en el top tres de la Liga de Expansión MX". imparcialoaxaca.mx.
  4. "André Alcaraz, el futuro de la portería de Chivas que por fin regresa al Club". el10.com. 14 June 2022.
  5. "¿Quién es Víctor André Alcaráz?". goal.com.
  6. "André Alcará - Milenio article". 5 July 2020.
  7. "Con el rojo, blanco y azul". 26 July 2023.
  8. "Víctor André Alcaráz, el portero francés que Chivas forma en sus filas". espn.com. April 2020.
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