Yeray Alvarez
31-Year-Old
Athletic
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Alvarez made a strong return in 2024/25 after an injury-hit prior season, providing leadership and sharp positional play at the heart of Athletic's defense. His anticipation and calm under pressure restored stability to a back line that lacked his presence in 2023/24 and became one of the best in La Liga, highlighted by the 10 clean sheets Alvarez contributed to. With full fitness and a clean preseason behind him, Alvarez will enter 2025/26 ready to push for an even better campaign. If he can reach 25-plus starts similar to 2022/23, another double-digit clean sheet season is possible.
Returns from 10 months suspension
Alvarez is set to return to the match squad after resuming team training on Monday following his 10 month suspension, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Alvarez was suspended for 10 months by UEFA after the misuse of his partner's hair loss medication, which contained a banned substance classified as doping. The center back is now free from suspension and resumed team training on Monday, with the aim of quickly rebuilding his fitness in the coming weeks to help the team. Alvarez was an undisputed starter prior to the suspension and is expected to reclaim a similar role now that he is available, especially with Athletic Club dealing with ongoing injury issues across the backline this season.
Alvarez was suspended for 10 months by UEFA after the misuse of his partner's hair loss medication, which contained a banned substance classified as doping. The center back is now free from suspension and resumed team training on Monday, with the aim of quickly rebuilding his fitness in the coming weeks to help the team. Alvarez was an undisputed starter prior to the suspension and is expected to reclaim a similar role now that he is available, especially with Athletic Club dealing with ongoing injury issues across the backline this season.
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Suspended 10 months
Alvarez has been suspended 10 months and will be able to resume competition early in April 2026, the club announced.
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Temporarily suspended
Alvarez has been temporarily suspended by UEFA after testing positive in a doping control following the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United, the club and the player announced.
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Out to face Barcelona
Alvarez (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Barcelona.
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Fit for Sunday
Alavrez (thigh) is an option for Sunday's match against Barcelona, accoridng to Junma Velasco of Marca.
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Likely available against Barcelona
Alvarez (thigh) is expected to be available for Sunday's final game of the season against Barcelona after resuming team training on Thursday, according to Inaki Ugalde of Mundo Deportivo.
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