Freddy Álvarez (footballer)

Freddy Antonio Álvarez Rodríguez (born 26 April 1995) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Thai League 1 club BG Pathum United.

Freddy Álvarez

Personal information
Full name	Freddy Antonio Álvarez Rodríguez
Date of birth	(1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	Limón, Costa Rica
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team	BG Pathum United
Number	14
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–2014	Saprissa	0	(0)
2014	Uruguay de Coronado	27	(1)
2015–2016	La U	65	(9)
2017	Municipal	37	(3)
2018–2019	Alajuelense	31	(2)
2019	Herediano	19	(3)
2020	Jicaral	21	(8)
2020–2023	Shkupi	100	(20)
2023–2025	BG Pathum United	48	(7)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 June 2025

Club career

Álvarez started his career with Costa Rican top flight side Saprissa.^[1] In 2014, he signed for Uruguay de Coronado in Costa Rica.^[2] Before the 2017 season, Álvarez signed for Peruvian club Municipal.^[3] Before the second half of 2017–18, he signed for Alajuelense in Costa Rica, where he made 31 league appearances and scored 2 goals.^[4] On 18 March 2018, Álvarez debuted for Alajuelense during a 1–0 win over Cartaginés.^[5] On 4 March 2019, he scored his first goal for Alajuelense during a 2–2 draw with La U.^[6]

In 2020, Álvarez signed for Macedonian team Shkupi, helping them win the league, their only major trophy.^[7][8]

Honours

Shkupi

• Macedonian First League: 2021–22

BG Pathum United

• Thai League Cup: 2023–24