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.
Signs contract extension until 2028
Alvarez signed a contract extension with Athletic Club until June 2028 with an option for a further season, according to the club.
ANALYSIS
Alvarez made his debut under coach Ernesto Valverde in 2014/15 and has gone on to make 259 appearances for the club across a decade in the first team, winning two trophies in that time including the Supercopa in 2019/20 and the Copa del Rey in 2023/24. Director of Football Mikel Gonzalez praised Alvarez as a winning center-back with great concentration and a winning mentality, also highlighting his remarkable strength in overcoming adversities throughout his career. The Barakaldo-born defender joined Lezama's academy from Danok Bat as a youngster and has since become one of the most important and consistent figures in Athletic Club's defensive setup under coach Valverde, who has overseen seven of his 10 senior seasons at the club.
Alvarez made his debut under coach Ernesto Valverde in 2014/15 and has gone on to make 259 appearances for the club across a decade in the first team, winning two trophies in that time including the Supercopa in 2019/20 and the Copa del Rey in 2023/24. Director of Football Mikel Gonzalez praised Alvarez as a winning center-back with great concentration and a winning mentality, also highlighting his remarkable strength in overcoming adversities throughout his career. The Barakaldo-born defender joined Lezama's academy from Danok Bat as a youngster and has since become one of the most important and consistent figures in Athletic Club's defensive setup under coach Valverde, who has overseen seven of his 10 senior seasons at the club.
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Busy outing in win
Alvarez had seven clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.
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Option moving forward
Alvarez is an option again for Athletic Club after ending his long term suspension, according to Athletic Xtra.
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Will be available in April
Alvarez (suspension) will be back available in early April, according to Noticias de Gipuzkoa.
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Won't be option Friday
Alvarez (undisclosed) won't be an option for Friday's game against Elche, manager Ernesto Valverde told media during his press conference Thursday. "The team is doing well, but we've lost Yeray for this upcoming game."
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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.
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