Uruguayan footballer (born 2002)
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]
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]
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