If anyone has won the hearts of the Chivas Nation, it's Roberto Alvarado. Thanks to his charisma and tremendous soccer skills, he has conquered the country's largest fan base, which today congratulates and embraces him as he turns 27 this Sunday, September 7.
In honor of this special day for "El Piojo," we have prepared a list of 10 facts you didn't know about him.
1. He was born in Salamanca, Guanajuato, on September 7, 1998.
2. His announcement was like a Christmas gift for the Chivahermanos, as he was officially signed as a reinforcement for Guadalajara on December 28, 2021.
3. El Piojo holds the record for being the youngest player to debut in the Ascenso League, doing so with Toros de Celaya when he was just 15 years and 21 days old.
4. His favorite goal with Guadalajara was the one he scored against Atlas in the Clásico Tapatío in CL24, because after putting the ball in the top corner, the Rebaño advanced directly to the playoffs.
5. His idol in the world of soccer has always been Ángel Di María.
6. His favorite cartoon was always Dragon Ball Z, as he believed himself to be Goku and was a big fan of Goten.
7. Alvarado has currently played 286 games in Liga MX, 131 of which have been with the Rebaño Sagrado.
8. In terms of goals, "El Piojo" has scored 47 in Liga MX, 28 of them playing for Guadalajara.
9. Taking advantage of the fact that he is currently training with El Tri, let's remember that he has won several titles with Mexico: 3 Gold Cups, 1 Nations League, and 1 bronze medal at the Olympic Games.
10. He chose to wear the number 25 on his jersey because it was on the 25th that he became engaged to his now wife. It was also with that number that he made his debut in the First Division.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 'PIOJO'!!!
