MONTREAL – CF Montréal announced on Friday the acquisition of central defender Fernando Álvarez via permanent transfer from C.F. Pachuca of Liga MX. Álvarez agreed to a three-season contract through the 2025 season, including two option years in 2026 and 2027.
“We are delighted to welcome Fernando to the Club,” said Vice-President and Chief Sporting Officer Olivier Renard. “He is a player who stood out this summer at the U20 World Cup in Argentina as one of the tournament’s best central defenders. In addition to the advantage of his American citizenship, he has a solid physical frame with the ability to quickly restart play.”
Born in the United States to Colombian and Mexican parents, the 19-year-old defender joined the C.F. Pachuca organization in 2020, initially integrating its affiliate side, C.F. Pachuca Premier in the Liga Premier, Mexican soccer's third division. Álvarez then made his first-team debut in LIGA MX on October 25, 2021, in a 1-1 draw with FC Juárez in the Torneo Apertura.
This summer, Álvarez featured in three matches with C.F. Pachuca U23, including against Mazatlán FC U23, Club León U23 and Pumas UNAM U23.
Internationally, he is eligible to represent the USA, Colombia and Mexico national teams. Álvarez has previously received call-ups to Mexico's U16 and U18 teams, as well as Colombia's U20 side with whom he played with at the U20 World Cup and the South American U20 Championship in 2023.
Transaction : CF Montréal acquires defender Fernando Álvarez from C.F. Pachuca, having agreed to a three-season contract through 2025, including two option years in 2026 and 2027.
FERNANDO ÁLVAREZ
Position : Defender
Heigh: 6'1
Birthdate: August 24, 2003
Birthplace : New York City, New York
Citizenship : Colombia, Mexico, United States
Previous club : C.F. Pachuca
Acquired : July 28, 2023
