Alan Saldivia
 Saldivia with Colo-Colo in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez | ||
| Date of birth | 6 April 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Rivera, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vasco da Gama | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Defensor Sporting | |||
| 2021 | Montevideo City Torque | ||
| 2021 | → Colo-Colo (loan) | ||
| 2022 | Colo-Colo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Colo-Colo | 54 | (0) |
| 2026– | Vasco da Gama | 13 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023 | Uruguay U23 | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 April 2026 | |||
Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez (born 6 April 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama.[1]
Early life
[edit]Youth career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
During the current 2025 campaign, he has featured in the starting XI for 19 of his side's 30 fixtures. His composure on the pitch has been evident, as he has been booked just three times, showcasing remarkable discipline for a regular starter.[8]
On 13 January 2026, Saldivia signed a three-year contract with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.[9]
Style of play
[edit]Saldivia mainly operates as a central defender.[10]
Honours
[edit]Colo-Colo
- Chilean Primera División (1): 2024
- Copa Chile (1): 2023
- Supercopa de Chile (1): 2024
Individual
- Chilean Primera División Ideal Team: 2024[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Vasco anuncia a contratação do zagueiro Alan Saldivia, segundo reforço para 2026". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "¿Quién es Alan Saldivia?". goal.com (Archived). Retrieved 12 September 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Alan Saldivia y las diferencias con Uruguay". redgol.cl.
- ↑ "La perseverancia y lucha que tuvo Alan Saldivia". dalealbo.cl.
- ↑ "La desconocida historia sobre cómo Alan Saldivia". sentimientopopular.cl.
- ↑ "Los momentos más difíciles de Saldivia". msn.com (Archived). Retrieved 12 September 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "¿Quién es Alan Saldivia?". bolavip.com.
- ↑ "Vasco abre negociação para contratar zagueiro uruguaio Saldivia" (in Portuguese). Lance. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- ↑ "Vasco da Gama anunció al uruguayo Alan Saldiva, sustituido por Javier Méndez en Colo Colo". Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ ""Nunca esperé que pasara todo tan rápido"". as.com.
- ↑ "La Gala Crack eligió a los mejores de la temporada 2024". Campeonato Chileno (in Spanish). ANFA. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
External links
[edit]- Alan Saldivia at Soccerway
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- 2002 births
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- Footballers at the 2023 Pan American Games
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- CR Vasco da Gama players
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