Alan Saldivia

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Saldivia and the second or maternal family name is Vázquez.

Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez (born 6 April 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chilean Primera División club Colo-Colo.^[1]

Alan Saldivia

Personal information
Full name	Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez
Date of birth	(2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Rivera, Uruguay
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Colo-Colo
Number	4
Youth career
	Defensor Sporting
2021	Montevideo City Torque
2021	→ Colo-Colo (loan)
2022	Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Colo-Colo	35	(0)
International career
2023	Uruguay U23	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 April 2024

Early life

Saldivia was born in 2002 in Rivera, Uruguay.^[2]

Youth career

As a youth player, Saldivia joined the youth academy of Uruguayan side Montevideo City Torque.^[3] In 2021, Saldivia joined the youth academy of Chilean top flight side Colo-Colo, where he was regarded as a leader.^[4]

Senior career

Saldivia started his senior career with Chilean side Colo-Colo.^[5] On 9 April 2023, he debuted for Colo-Colo against Santiago City.^[6] In 2023, he renewed his contract with the club to 2026.^[7]

Style of play

Saldivia mainly operates as a central defender.^[8]