# Edson Álvarez — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> Mexico's midfield enforcer with a commanding presence. Álvarez wins the ball and sets the tempo with calm authority.

**Country:** Mexico 🇲🇽  
**Club:** West Ham United  
**Position:** Defensive Midfielder (Midfielder)  
**Squad number:** 4  
**Age:** 28  
**Height:** 187 cm   **Weight:** 82 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $40M  
**Overall rating:** 82/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 65
- **International goals:** 4
- **International assists:** 3

**World Cup history:** 2018: Group stage | 2022: Group stage | 2026: Mexico's defensive anchor at home

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 66
- **Shooting:** 60
- **Passing:** 74
- **Dribbling:** 68
- **Defending:** 86
- **Physical:** 84

## Major Achievements

- Eredivisie Champion x3 (Ajax)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup
- Europa Conference League

## Career Highlights

- Ajax captain material
- West Ham signing
- Mexico's most complete midfielder

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*