Álvaro Cortés

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cortés and the second or maternal family name is Moyano.
Álvaro Cortés
Personal information
Full name Álvaro Cortés Moyano
Date of birth (2005-03-17) 17 March 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Zaragoza, Spain
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Barcelona B
Number 14
Youth career
2010–2021 Real Zaragoza
2021–2023 Barcelona
2022–2023 → Damm (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Barcelona Atlètic 12 (0)
International career‡
2021 Spain U17 2 (0)
2022–2023 Spain U18 3 (0)
2023 Spain U19 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:58, 24 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:58, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Álvaro Cortés Moyano (born 17 March 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Primera Federación club Barcelona Atlètic.

Club career

A youth product of his local club Real Zaragoza since just before he turned 5, Cortés was promoted to their U19 team at the age of 15.[1] He moved to the youth academy of Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer.[2] He spent the 2022–23 season on loan with the U19s of Damm and was promoted to Barcelona Atlètic on his return in the summer of 2023.[3] On 27 June 2024, he extended his contract with Barcelona Atlètic until 2026.[4] On 11 November 2024, he made the matchday squad for the first time for the senior Barcelona team in a La Liga match against Celta de Vigo.[5]

International career

Cortés is a youth international for Spain, having played up to the Spain U19s. He had to pull out of a set of U19 matches in October 2023 due to a knee injury.[6]

Style of play

Cortés is a left-footed centre-back who stands out for his ability to win duels and control the defensive space.[3] He is aggressive, shows great positioning and is a leader on the pitch.[7]

References

  1. ^ Sánchez, Jorge Caballero (1 February 2021). "Álvaro Cortés, el diamante del Real Zaragoza". Juvenil Division de Honor. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. ^ Capdevila, Sergi (23 November 2024). "¿Quién es Álvaro Cortés? La novedad de la lista de Flick". Diario Sport.
  3. ^ a b Ansari, Ahmad Sarmad (24 August 2023). "Xavi calls up 18-year-old Barcelona youngster ahead of Villarreal clash - report". Barca News Network.
  4. ^ "New season, same team: Álvaro Cortés signs on for another round with Barça Atlètic!". Mundo Deportivo USA. 27 June 2024.
  5. ^ "¿Quiénes son Noah Darvich y Álvaro Cortés? Flick los convoca por primera vez en un partido oficial". ElNacional.cat. 23 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Grave lesión del central juvenil Álvaro Cortés, quien ya se entrenó con Xavi y debutó en el filial". Mundo Deportivo. 9 October 2023.
  7. ^ Marcet, Jaume (18 September 2024). "Álvaro Cortés, un 'veterano' de 19 años para liderar la defensa del 'B'". Diario Sport.