Efraín Álvarez
Player traits
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Efraín Álvarez 2025/2026 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Efraín Álvarez has appeared in 40 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 2,537 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.39 | 75 |
| Shots | 75 | 2.70 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 0.90 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.25 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 35 | 1.24 | 89 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.60 | 80 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 65 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.30 | 92 |
| Key passes | 85 | 3.00 | 99 |
| Chances created | 34 | 1.21 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 17 | 0.60 | 98 |
Efraín Álvarez has taken 75 shots with 24 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Efraín Álvarez has 8 assists and 85 key passes , creating 17 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1460 | 51.80 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 1218 | 43.20 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 110 | 3.90 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 64 | 2.27 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 336 | 11.92 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 241 | 8.55 | 92 |
Efraín Álvarez has completed 1218 of 1460 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 64 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 40 | 1.42 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 84 | 2.98 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 104 | 3.69 | 22 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.43 | 35 |
| Touches | 2100 | 74.50 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 532 | 18.87 | 98 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.32 | 8 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.28 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 45 | 1.60 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Efraín Álvarez completes 40 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 104 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 0.78 | 9 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.53 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.25 | 7 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.14 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 116 | 4.12 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Efraín Álvarez makes 22 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 115 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 0.82 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.25 | 83 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 2.09 | 26 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Efraín Álvarez has committed 23 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Liga MXMainly left attacking midfielder (15 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4) and left midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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J. Carrillo24 yrs#33
T. Wilke24 yrs
O. Govea30 yrs#6
E. Álvarez24 yrs#10
L. Gabriel Rey23 yrs#16
K. Castañeda26 yrs#19
B. Gutiérrez23 yrs#26
F. González32 yrs#28
S. Sandoval18 yrs#30
32 yrsEfraín Álvarez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 34 | 2,513 | 6 | 7 | 63 | 30 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga MX | 18 | 947 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 1,399 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 1,257 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 7 | 6.71 |
About Efraín Álvarez
Liga MX 2025/2026 season
This season in the Liga MX, Efraín Álvarez has scored 3 goals and 8 assists across 40 appearances (35 starts), totalling 2537 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Efraín Álvarez has attempted 75 shots with 24 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Efraín Álvarez has created 34 chances including 17 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 40 successful dribbles from 84 attempts (48% success rate). Efraín Álvarez has contributed 85 key passes and 204 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Efraín Álvarez has registered 22 tackles (15 won), 7 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1218 from 1460 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Efraín Álvarez has won 104 of 228 total duels.
Discipline
Efraín Álvarez has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 36.
About Efraín Álvarez
Efraín Álvarez is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Guadalajara in the Liga MX. Efraín Álvarez is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 19 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
Efraín Álvarez's most recent match was away at Cruz Azul on August 20th. Guadalajara lost 1-2. Efraín Álvarez played 46 minutes, registering 2 shots with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- August 20th1-2 lossvsCruz Azul(46 mins, rating 6.55)
- July 10th2-2 drawatCruz Azul(46 mins, rating 6.5)
- June 20th2-0 winvsTigres UANL(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.68)
- April 16th3-1 lossatTigres UANL(68 mins, rating 6.12)
- February 19th0-0 drawvsTijuana(70 mins, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
Efraín Álvarez and Guadalajara are next in action on January 22nd against Juárez in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Guadalajara vs Juárez match preview.
Teammates at Guadalajara
Efraín Álvarez currently plays alongside Omar Govea, Miguel Tapias, Hugo Camberos, Richard Ledezma, Santiago Sandoval, Sebastián Liceaga, Jonathan Pérez, Ricardo Marín, Daniel Aguirre, Leonardo Sepúlveda, Efraín Álvarez, Luis Romo, Miguel Gómez, Brian Gutiérrez, Armando González, Roberto Alvarado, Fernando González, Teun Wilke, Kevin Castañeda, Jordán Carrillo, Diego Campillo, José Castillo, Bryan González, Óscar Whalley, Raúl Rangel, Ángel Sepúlveda and Luis Gabriel Rey at Guadalajara.