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    Álvaro Fidalgo

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    In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fidalgo and the second or maternal family name is Fernández.
    Álvaro Fidalgo
    Fidalgo in 2018
    Personal information
    Full name Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández
    Date of birth (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 (age 27)
    Place of birth Siero, Spain
    Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
    Position(s) Midfielder
    Team information
    Current team
    		 América
    Number 8
    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)
    2020–2021 Castellón 22 (0)
    2021 → América (loan) 12 (0)
    2021– América 142 (12)
    International career
    2013 Spain U16 2 (0)
    2013 Spain U17 1 (0)
    *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 November 2024

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

    Club career

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    Real Madrid

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    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.

    Castellón

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    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]

    América

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    On 1 February 2021, despite featuring regularly at Castellón, Fidalgo joined Mexican club América on a season-long loan.[8] On 2 June 2021, Club América confirmed the permanent signing of Fidalgo.

    Personal life

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

    Honours

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    América

    • Liga MX: Apertura 2023,[9] Clausura 2024,[10] Apertura 2024
    • Campeón de Campeones: 2024
    • Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2024
    • Campeones Cup: 2024

    Individual

    • Liga MX Best XI: Guardianes 2021
    • CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2021[11]
    • Liga MX All-Star: 2022[12]

    References

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    1. ^ a b "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.
    9. ^ Hernandez, Cesar (18 December 2023). "Club América extends Liga MX record to 14 titles after defeating Tigres". ESPN. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
    10. ^ Hernandez, Cesar (27 May 2024). "América secure back-to-back Liga MX titles with win over Cruz Azul". ESPN. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
    11. ^ "Funes Mori, Ochoa highlight 2021 SCCL Team Of The Tournament". CONCACAF Champions League. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
    12. ^ "LIGA MX announces roster for 2022 MLS All-Star Game at Allianz Field". Major League Soccer. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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