Bolivian football player (born 2001)
Sebastián Álvarez Vargas|
Full name |
Sebastián Álvarez |
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Date of birth |
(2001-08-29) 29 August 2001 (age 22) |
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Place of birth |
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia |
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Height |
1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
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Position(s) |
Defender |
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Current team |
Oriente Petrolero |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2021– |
Oriente Petrolero |
57 |
(0) |
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2024– |
Bolivia |
1 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 May 2024 |
Sebastián Álvarez Vargas (born 29 August 2001) is a Bolivian footballer who plays as a defender for Oriente Petrolero and the Bolivia national team.[1]
Club career
He trained at the trained at the Tahuichi Academy prior to signing with Oriente Petrolero in August 2020.[2] He he made his league debut in 2021.[3] He missed playing time during the 2022 season with injury,[4] he made his debut in the Copa Sudamerica in 2022 with Oriente Petrolero and scored his first competitive goal for the club against Brazilian side Fluminese on 27 May 2022.[5] He played in the competition again during the 2023 season.[6][7]
International career
In November 2020 he was called up to the Bolivia U20 squad.[8] the following year he was called up to the senior Bolivia national football team, and was an unused substitute in a friendly match against El Salvador on 6 November 2021.[9]
Álvarez finally makes his debut for Bolivia on 31 May 2024 in a friendly match against Mexico. Taking place at Chicago's Soldier Field, the match would see his side fall 1–0.[10]
Personal life
He is the younger brother of soccer players Gilbert Álvarez and William Álvarez.[2]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 31 May 2024[11]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team |
Year |
Apps |
Goals
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Bolivia
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2024 |
1 |
0
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Total |
1 |
0
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References