Roberto Alvarado
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Wide Forward
Sep 7, 1998 (27)
Left
5'9"
154 lb
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Provides assist in WC opener
Alvarado assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-0 victory against South Africa.
Analysis: Alvarado played a major role on the right wing, delivering the cross that led to Raul Jimenez's header which doubled the lead after 67 minutes of the 2026 World Cup opening game. The Guadalajara player benefited from Mexico's dominance to accrue offensive numbers, and he won nine of his 14 ground duels during the match. He took a few set pieces given that all of Alexis Vega, Gilberto Mora and Luis Chavez were initially on the bench. While that's not guaranteed to be the case in every game, corner and free-kick duties represent an interesting boost to Alvarado's playmaking upside.
Leading option on right wing
Alvarado should be involved as a wide attacker for Mexico in the World Cup after being one of the first players to join the training camp.
Analysis: Alvarado remains a regular part of Mexico's setup even after one of his least impressive club seasons from a production standpoint. The winger is expected to provide creativity on the right flank, although he can also operate centrally when needed. Since the start of 2025, he has recorded 24 shots (12 on target) along with 15 chances created across 16 international appearances, but he has yet to register either a goal or an assist during that span. He'll look to play a big offensive role at the World Cup, but he may eventually split time on the field with Orbelin Pineda.
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