Álvaro Fidalgo

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
Place of birth Siero, Spain
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Betis
Number 15
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)
2021–2026 América 183 (20)
2026– Betis 7 (1)
International career
2013 Spain U16 2 (0)
2013 Spain U17 1 (0)
2026- Mexico 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 March 2026

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

Club career

Real Madrid

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

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]

Club América

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. During his time with the club, he helped the team secure three league championships.[9]

Betis

On 1 February 2026, Fidalgo returned to Spain to join Real Betis.[10]

International career

Fidalgo previously represented Spain at youth level before FIFA approved his request to switch international allegiance to Mexico in February 2026.[11] He received his first call-up the following month.[12]

Personal life

Fidalgo's grandfather Rafael was also a footballer. A defender, he played professionally for UP Langreo, Real Oviedo and Caudal Deportivo.[1] He gained Mexican citizenship after spending more than 5 years in the country.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 15 March 2026[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Copa del Rey Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Real Madrid Castilla 2016–17 Segunda División B 0 0 — — — 0 0
2017–18 Segunda División B 26 4 — — — 26 4
2018–19 Segunda División B 38 5 — — 2[a] 0 40 5
2019–20 Segunda División B 25 6 — — — 25 6
Total 89 15 — — 2 0 91 15
Rayo Majadahonda (loan) 2016–17 Segunda División B 31 0 — — 2[a] 0 33 0
Real Madrid 2018–19 La Liga 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
Castellón 2020–21 Segunda División 22 0 1 0 — — 23 0
América (loan) 2020–21 Liga MX 12 0 — 4[b] 0 — 16 0
América 2021–22 Liga MX 39 6 — 3[b] 0 — 42 6
2022–23 Liga MX 41 3 — — — 41 3
2023–24 Liga MX 41 2 — 8[b] 0 4[c] 0 53 2
2024–25 Liga MX 42 8 — 4[b] 2 6[d] 0 52 10
2025–26 Liga MX 21 1 — — 3[e] 0 24 1
Total 196 20 — 19 2 13 0 228 22
Betis 2025–26 La Liga 6 1 1 0 — — 7 1
Total 344 36 3 0 19 2 17 0 383 38
  1. ^ a b Appearances in Segunda División B play-offs
  2. ^ a b c d Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League/Cup
  3. ^ Appearances in Leagues Cup
  4. ^ One appearance in FIFA Club World Cup play-in, one appearance in Campeones Cup, one appearance in Supercopa de la Liga MX, three appearances in Leagues Cup
  5. ^ One appearance in Campeón de Campeones, two appearances in Leagues Cup

Honours

América

Individual

References

  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. ^ "Álvaro Fidalgo sale del América tras cinco años en el club: Fuentes". ESPNdeportes.com (in Spanish). 31 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  10. ^ "El Real Betis Balompié y América de México acuerdan el traspaso de Álvaro Fidalgo". realbetisbalompie (in European Spanish). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  11. ^ "FIFA: Álvaro Fidalgo ya es elegible por México". ESPN.com.mx (in Spanish). 6 February 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Fidalgo celebra llamado de México con su debut en Europa League". ESPN.com.mx (in Spanish). 19 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  13. ^ "Álvaro Fidalgo dijo lo que nadie esperaba sobre representar al Tri en el futuro: "Soy mexicano"". Águilas Monumental. 1 February 2026.
  14. ^ Álvaro Fidalgo at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  15. ^ Hernandez, Cesar (18 December 2023). "Club América extends Liga MX record to 14 titles after defeating Tigres". ESPN. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  16. ^ Hernandez, Cesar (27 May 2024). "América secure back-to-back Liga MX titles with win over Cruz Azul". ESPN. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  17. ^ Camacho, Luis (18 December 2024). "El Once Ideal del Apertura 2024 de la Liga MX: América se lleva el protagonismo total tras conquistar el Tricampeonato". Marca México.
  18. ^ "América es ninguneado en el once ideal del Clausura 2025; Toluca suma 6 jugadores". Marca México. 28 May 2025.
  19. ^ "Funes Mori, Ochoa highlight 2021 SCCL Team Of The Tournament". CONCACAF Champions League. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  20. ^ "LIGA MX announces roster for 2022 MLS All-Star Game at Allianz Field". Major League Soccer. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  21. ^ https://x.com/LigaBBVAMX/status/1898098434319499335
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