Efraín Álvarez
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Efraín Álvarez 2026/2027 season stats
As a left attacking midfielder, Efraín Álvarez has appeared in 5 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 186 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. 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 | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.48 | 80 |
| Shots | 6 | 2.90 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.90 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.48 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.48 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.48 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Key passes | 8 | 3.90 | 96 |
| Chances created | 6 | 2.90 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.48 | 84 |
Efraín Álvarez has taken 6 shots with 4 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Efraín Álvarez has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 31 minutes. Efraín Álvarez has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 122 | 59.00 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 104 | 50.30 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.42 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 4.84 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 14.52 | 98 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 9.68 | 93 |
Efraín Álvarez has completed 104 of 122 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 1.45 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Duels won | 2 | 0.97 | 1 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Touches | 173 | 83.70 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 44 | 21.29 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.48 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.48 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.97 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Efraín Álvarez completes 0 dribbles and wins 2 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.48 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.48 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.97 | 63 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.97 | 50 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 5.81 | 72 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Efraín Álvarez makes 1 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 186 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 2.42 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.48 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.48 | 93 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.90 | 61 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | 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 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly left attacking midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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Guadalajara squad
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35 yrs#9
H. Camberos19 yrs#14
R. Marín28 yrs#17
J. Pérez
23 yrs#18
R. Alvarado27 yrs#25
J. Carrillo24 yrs#33
O. Govea30 yrs#6
L. Romo31 yrs#7
E. Álvarez24 yrs#10
B. Gutiérrez23 yrs#11
K. Castañeda26 yrs#19
D. Aguirre27 yrs#23
F. González32 yrs#28
S. Sandoval19 yrs#30
32 yrsEfraín Álvarez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 40 | 2,537 | 3 | 8 | 85 | 22 | 6.98 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Efraín Álvarez has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 186 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Efraín Álvarez has attempted 6 shots with 4 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.28 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Efraín Álvarez has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Efraín Álvarez has contributed 8 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Efraín Álvarez has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 104 from 122 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Efraín Álvarez has won 2 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Efraín Álvarez has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 1.
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 Pachuca on November 15th. Guadalajara drew 1-1. Efraín Álvarez played 51 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Efraín Álvarez and Guadalajara are next in action on January 14th against Atlético San Luis in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Atlético San Luis vs Guadalajara match preview.
Teammates at Guadalajara
Efraín Álvarez currently plays alongside Luis Romo, Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutiérrez, Ricardo Marín, Daniel Aguirre, Jordán Carrillo, Jonathan Pérez, Hugo Camberos, Efraín Álvarez, Richard Ledezma, Sebastián Liceaga, Kevin Castañeda, Omar Govea, Miguel Tapias, Santiago Sandoval, Fernando González, Miguel Gómez, Diego Campillo, José Castillo, Bryan González, Óscar Whalley, Raúl Rangel, Ángel Sepúlveda and Luis Gabriel Rey at Guadalajara.