Édgar Álvarez is a former Honduran footballer known for his speed and agility on the field.
Álvarez began his professional career at Platense F.C., where he played from 1996 to 2003.
He was part of the Club Atlético Peñarol team that won the Uruguayan Primera División in 2003.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Édgar Anthony Álvarez Reyes, known as El Mosky or El Jet Álvarez, is a former Honduran footballer who made significant contributions to both club and international football. Born in Honduras, he began his professional career at Platense F.C., where he played from 1996 to 2003, establishing himself as a talented wing half known for his speed and agility.
Club Career
Álvarez's career took off when he joined Club Atlético Peñarol in Uruguay in 2003, where he was part of the team that won the Uruguayan Primera División in 2003. His impressive performances caught the attention of European clubs, leading to a transfer to AS Roma in 2005. After a successful loan spell at A.C.R. Messina, he returned to Roma but faced competition for his position, leading to subsequent loans to clubs like US Livorno and Pisa SC. In 2009, he signed with SSC Bari, where he initially thrived, becoming one of Serie A's standout wingers. He later returned to Platense F.C. in 2013, marking a full-circle moment in his career.
International Career
On the international stage, Álvarez represented Honduras from 2001 to 2013, earning 51 caps and scoring three goals. He participated in multiple tournaments, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he played in two matches. His international experience also includes appearances in the UNCAF Nations Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Legacy
Álvarez's legacy is marked by his contributions to Honduran football, both at the club level and internationally. He has won several honors, including the Coppa Italia with AS Roma and the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras with Platense. His career reflects the journey of a dedicated athlete who made a significant impact in the world of football.
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Career & Clubs
Club Atlético Peñarol
Nicknamed El Mosky or El Jet Álvarez (The Jet Alvarez), he was linked to the Uruguayan club when he was 24. Uruguayan Peñarol was champion in 2003 after winning the Clausura finals against Nacional and hand coach Diego Aguirre. In that team unquestioned right side Honduran Edgar Alvarez was, who had come to the club after playing seven seasons at Deportivo Platense in his country. The player was considered by Diego Aguirre as important in his scheme.
A.S. Roma
After a successful loan period, AS Roma paid €1.5 million to Peñarol, but immediately loaned him to Messina and granted the club an option to buy him for €1.9 million. He signed a 5-year contract. After spending the 2006–07 season at Messina Álvarez returned to Roma. At the summer transfer period AS Roma bought Mauro Esposito and Álvarez decided to leave Roma for Livorno, who maintained an option to buy him for €2 million. He left Roma due to the surplus of right midfielders. After spending the 2007–08 season at Livorno, Alvarez returned to Roma, and spent a full pre-season with the club, But he was loaned for the 2008–09 season to Pisa on 1 September 2008.
F.C. Bari 1908
In 2009, he moved to Bari, on a permanent basis. The first year with the pugliesi turned out well. Under the guidance of Giampiero Ventura Álvarez became one of the best wings in Serie A. The second year did not turn out as well though and the club finished the season in last, moving to Serie B. Over…
Álvarez is known for his searing pace and acceleration, both on and off the ball. He is also very agile, making him very difficult for defenders to mark.
Álvarez played at the 1999 World Youth Cup and made his senior debut for Honduras in a 2001 UNCAF Nations Cup match against Panama, coming on as a second-half substitute for Mauricio Sabillón. As of July 2012, has earned 51 caps, scoring 3 goals. He has represented his country in 10 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2001 and 2003 UNCAF Nations Cups as well as at the 2003 and 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cups. But most importantly, he was part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad and played in two matches.
International goals
Scores and results list Honduras' goal tally first.
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- Palermo F.C. (2011–2012)
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- Cagliari Calcio (2004–2005)
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- Platense F.C. (1996–2003)
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- Club Atlético Peñarol (2003–2006)
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- SSC Bari (2009–2011)
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- A.C.R. Messina (2006–2007)
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- AS Roma (2005–2006)
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- Pisa SC (2008–2009)
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- AS Roma (2006–2009)
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- Honduras men's national football team (2001–2013)
- National team
- Honduras
- Club
- Platense F.C. (2013–)
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- US Livorno 1915 (2007–2008)
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- FC Dinamo Bucharest (2012–2012)
Legacy
Club
Associazione Sportiva Roma
Supercoppa Italiana (1): 2007 Coppa Italia: 2007–08 Peñarol Uruguayan Primera División (1): 2003 C.D. Platense Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras (1): 2000–01 Honduran Cup (2): 1996, 1997
Clubs
- Platense F.C.2013current
- Platense F.C.1996–2003
- Honduras men's national football team2001–2013
- Club Atlético Peñarol2003–2006
- Cagliari Calcio2004–2005
- AS Roma2005–2006
- A.C.R. Messina2006–2007
- AS Roma2006–2009
- US Livorno 19152007–2008
- Pisa SC2008–2009
- SSC Bari2009–2011
- Palermo F.C.2011–2012
- FC Dinamo Bucharest2012–2012
Played together with
- Abdelaziz DnibiPalermo F.C. · 1996–1997
Abdelhamid El KaoutariPalermo F.C. · 2015–2016- Abdelhamid El KaoutariPalermo F.C. · 2015–2015
Abdelkader GhezzalSSC Bari · 2010–2013
Abderrazzak JadidPisa SC · 2005–2005- Abderrazzak JadidSSC Bari · 2008–2008
Abdoulaye BaFC Dinamo Bucharest · 2020–2020- Abednigo NgcoboClub Atlético Peñarol · 1980–1981
Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
Abel HernándezClub Atlético Peñarol · 2008–2009- Abel HernándezClub Atlético Peñarol · 2023–2023
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Édgar or Edgard Anthony Álvarez Reyes is a Honduran former soccer player who last played for Platense in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras.
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