Alvaro Gonzalez Uruguayan footballer, midfielder Date of Birth: 29.10.1984 Country: Uruguay

1. Biography of Alvaro Rafael Gonzalez
2. Move to Boca Juniors
3. Transfer to Nacional
4. International Career

Biography of Alvaro Rafael Gonzalez

Alvaro Rafael Gonzalez is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Uruguayan club "Nacional" and the national team of Uruguay. He began his career in 2003 with the club "Defensor Sporting". From 2003 to 2007, Gonzalez became one of the team's leaders, playing over a hundred matches in the Uruguayan championship. Additionally, Gonzalez played 14 matches for "Defensor" in continental club tournaments (11 in the Copa Libertadores, 3 in the South American Cup), scoring one goal.

Move to Boca Juniors

In mid-2007, Alvaro Gonzalez joined the best South American club at that time - the reigning champions of the Copa Libertadores - "Boca Juniors".

Transfer to Nacional

In 2009, Gonzalez transferred to "Nacional", the team he had supported since childhood.

International Career

Alvaro Gonzalez made his debut for the Uruguayan national team on May 24, 2006, in a friendly match against Romania (2-0). In 2006 and 2007, he played three matches for the national team, and in 2008, he played four matches. However, after a draw in Bolivia (2-2) on October 14, 2008, Gonzalez did not play for the national team for over a year. He was called up again by Washington Tabarez for the World Cup 2010 playoffs against Costa Rica on November 14 and 18, 2009. Gonzalez played the entire first match in San Jose, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Uruguay.