Álvaro Fidalgo

Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández (born 9 April 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Mexican club América as an attacking midfielder.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fidalgo and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.
Álvaro Fidalgo
Personal information
Full name Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández
Date of birth (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997
Place of birth Siero, Spain
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 América
(on loan from Castellón)
Number 22
Youth career
2003–2005 Condal
2005–2010 Oviedo
2010–2012 Sporting Gijón
2012–2016 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2020 Real Madrid B 89 (15)
2016–2017 → Rayo Majadahonda (loan) 31 (0)
2018 Real Madrid 0 (0)
2020– Castellón 22 (0)
2021– → América (loan) 0 (0)
National team
2013 Spain U16 2 (0)
2013 Spain U17 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 24 January 2021

Club career

Born in Hevia, Siero, Asturias, Fidalgo joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2012, from Sporting de Gijón.[1][2] On 21 June 2016, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda División B side CF Rayo Majadahonda for the season.[3]

Fidalgo made his senior debut on 20 August 2016, starting in a 0–0 draw against Sestao River Club. In July 2017, after being a regular starter, he returned to his parent club and was assigned to the reserves also in the third division.

Fidalgo made his first team debut for Real Madrid on 6 December 2018, coming on as a late substitute for Vinícius Júnior in a 6–1 home routing of UD Melilla, for the season's Copa del Rey.[4][5] For the 2019–20 season, he was named team captain of Raúl's Castilla.

On 25 August 2020, Fidalgo signed a three-year deal with Segunda División newcomers CD Castellón.[6] He made his professional debut on 12 September, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jorge Fernández in a 2–1 away win against SD Ponferradina.[7]

On 1 February 2021, despite featuring regularly, Fidalgo was loaned to Liga MX side Club América for the remainder of the campaign, with a buyout clause.[8]

Personal life

Fidalgo's grandfather Rafael was also a footballer. A defender, he played professionally for UP Langreo, Real Oviedo and Caudal Deportivo.[1]

References
  1. "Fidalgo, el chaval que recordaba a Iniesta y que ahora quiere convencer a Zidane" [Fidalgo, the youngster who reminded of Iniesta and who now wants to convince Zidane] (in Spanish). Marca. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  2. "Álvaro Fidalgo, un centrocampista de ley" [Álvaro Fidalgo, a draft central midfielder] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  3. "Acuerdo con el Real Madrid por Álvaro Fidalgo" [Agreement with Real Madrid for Álvaro Fidalgo] (in Spanish). CF Rayo Majadahonda. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  4. "Fran Garcia and Alvaro Fidalgo handed senior debuts by Solari". Marca. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  5. "El sierense Álvaro Fidalgo debuta con el Real Madrid" [Sierense Álvaro Fidalgo debuts with Real Madrid] (in Spanish). El Comercio. 6 December 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  6. "FICHAJE: Álvaro Fidalgo, nuevo jugador del CD Castellón" [SIGNING: Álvaro Fidalgo, new player of CD Castellón] (in Spanish). CD Castellón. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  7. "La victoria del debutante Castellón llega en la última jugada y de rebote" [Th victory of the debutant Castellón arrives in the last play and from a rebound] (in Spanish). Marca. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  8. "Comunicado oficial | Álvaro Fidalgo" [Official announcement | Álvaro Fidalgo] (in Spanish). CD Castellón. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
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