Álvaro Fidalgo
Mexican footballer (born 1997)
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Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández (born 9 April 1997), also known as “Maguito”,[2] is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis. Born in Spain, he represents the Mexico national team.
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Fidalgo with Mexico in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Álvaro Fidalgo Fernández | ||
| Date of birth | 9 April 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Hevia, Siero, Spain[1] | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Betis | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Condal | ||
| 2005–2010 | Oviedo | ||
| 2010–2012 | Sporting Gijón | ||
| 2012–2016 | Real Madrid | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2020 | Real Madrid B | 89 | (15) |
| 2016–2017 | → Rayo Majadahonda (loan) | 31 | (0) |
| 2018 | Real Madrid | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Castellón | 22 | (0) |
| 2021 | → América (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2021–2026 | América | 183 | (20) |
| 2026– | Betis | 9 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013 | Spain U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2013 | Spain U17 | 1 | (0) |
| 2026– | Mexico | 6 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 24 June 2026 | |||
Club career
Real Madrid
Born in Hevia, Siero, Asturias, Fidalgo joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in 2012, from Sporting de Gijón.[3][4] On 21 June 2016, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda División B side CF Rayo Majadahonda for the season.[5]
Fidalgo made his senior debut on 20 August 2016, starting in a 0–0 draw against Sestao River Club. In July 2017, after being a regular starter, he returned to his parent club and was assigned to the reserves also in the third division.
Fidalgo made his first team debut for Real Madrid on 6 December 2018, coming on as a late substitute for Vinícius Júnior in a 6–1 home routing of UD Melilla, for the season's Copa del Rey.[6][7] For the 2019–20 season, he was named team captain of Raúl's Castilla.
Castellón
On 25 August 2020, Fidalgo signed a three-year deal with Segunda División newcomers CD Castellón.[8] He made his professional debut on 12 September, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jorge Fernández in a 2–1 away win against SD Ponferradina.[9]
Club América
On 1 February 2021, despite featuring regularly at Castellón, Fidalgo joined Mexican club América on a season-long loan.[10] On 2 June 2021, Club América confirmed the permanent signing of Fidalgo. During his time with the club, he helped the team secure three league championships.[11]
Betis
On 1 February 2026, Fidalgo returned to Spain to join Real Betis.[12]
International career
In February 2026, FIFA approved Fidalgo’s request to switch his international allegiance to Mexico, having previously represented Spain at youth level.[13] The following month, Javier Aguirre called him up and made his senior debut on 28 March in a friendly against Portugal.[14]
Fidalgo was named in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted on home soil.[15] He scored his first goal in the group stage match against the Czech Republic.[16]
Personal life
Fidalgo's grandfather Rafael was also a footballer. A defender, he played professionally for UP Langreo, Real Oviedo and Caudal Deportivo.[3] He gained Mexican citizenship after spending more than 5 years in the country.[17]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 23 May 2026[18]
| Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2016–17 | Segunda División B | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2017–18 | Segunda División B | 26 | 4 | — | — | — | 26 | 4 | ||||
| 2018–19 | Segunda División B | 38 | 5 | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 40 | 5 | |||
| 2019–20 | Segunda División B | 25 | 6 | — | — | — | 25 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 89 | 15 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 91 | 15 | ||||
| Rayo Majadahonda (loan) | 2016–17 | Segunda División B | 31 | 0 | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
| Real Madrid | 2018–19 | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Castellón | 2020–21 | Segunda División | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| América (loan) | 2020–21 | Liga MX | 12 | 0 | — | 4[b] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| América | 2021–22 | Liga MX | 39 | 6 | — | 3[b] | 0 | — | 42 | 6 | ||
| 2022–23 | Liga MX | 41 | 3 | — | — | — | 41 | 3 | ||||
| 2023–24 | Liga MX | 41 | 2 | — | 8[b] | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 53 | 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | Liga MX | 42 | 8 | — | 4[b] | 2 | 6[d] | 0 | 52 | 10 | ||
| 2025–26 | Liga MX | 21 | 1 | — | — | 3[e] | 0 | 24 | 1 | |||
| Total | 196 | 20 | — | 19 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 228 | 22 | |||
| Betis | 2025–26 | La Liga | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3[f] | 0 | — | 13 | 1 | |
| Total | 347 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 389 | 38 | ||
- Appearances in Segunda División B play-offs
- Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League/Cup
- Appearances in Leagues Cup
- One appearance in FIFA Club World Cup play-in, one appearance in Campeones Cup, one appearance in Supercopa de la Liga MX, three appearances in Leagues Cup
- One appearance in Campeón de Campeones, two appearances in Leagues Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
- As of match played 24 June 2026[19]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 2026 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Fidalgo goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 June 2026 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico | 6 |  Czech Republic | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup |
Honours
América
- Liga MX: Apertura 2023,[20] Clausura 2024,[21] Apertura 2024
- Campeón de Campeones: 2024
- Supercopa de la Liga MX: 2024
- Campeones Cup: 2024
Individual
- Liga MX Best XI: Guardianes 2021,[22] Apertura 2024,[23] Clausura 2025[24]
- CONCACAF Champions League Team of the Tournament: 2021[25]
- Liga MX All-Star: 2022[26]
- Liga MX Player of the Month: February 2025[27]