Yeray Alvarez
30-Year-Old
Athletic
La Liga
SUS
Injury Suspension
Est. Return 8/25/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Alvarez made a strong return in 2024/25 after an injury-hit prior season, providing leadership and sharp positional play at the heart of Athletic's defense. His anticipation and calm under pressure restored stability to a back line that lacked his presence in 2023/24 and became one of the best in La Liga, highlighted by the 10 clean sheets Alvarez contributed to. With full fitness and a clean preseason behind him, Alvarez will enter 2025/26 ready to push for an even better campaign. If he can reach 25-plus starts similar to 2022/23, another double-digit clean sheet season is possible.
Temporarily suspended
Alvarez has been temporarily suspended by UEFA after testing positive in a doping control following the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Manchester United, the club and the player announced.
ANALYSIS
Alvarez overcame cancer and announced on his Instagram that the positive result was due to the accidental ingestion of a hair loss medication containing a banned substance. The disciplinary proceedings are currently under investigation and are subject to confidentiality, but the defender has been temporarily suspended by UEFA from playing football. This is a big blow for Athletic since Alvarez is an undisputed starter in central defense. Until the club and the player resolve the situation, Aitor Paredes is expected to have a larger role in the backline.
Alvarez overcame cancer and announced on his Instagram that the positive result was due to the accidental ingestion of a hair loss medication containing a banned substance. The disciplinary proceedings are currently under investigation and are subject to confidentiality, but the defender has been temporarily suspended by UEFA from playing football. This is a big blow for Athletic since Alvarez is an undisputed starter in central defense. Until the club and the player resolve the situation, Aitor Paredes is expected to have a larger role in the backline.
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Out to face Barcelona
Alvarez (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Barcelona.
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Fit for Sunday
Alavrez (thigh) is an option for Sunday's match against Barcelona, accoridng to Junma Velasco of Marca.
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Likely available against Barcelona
Alvarez (thigh) is expected to be available for Sunday's final game of the season against Barcelona after resuming team training on Thursday, according to Inaki Ugalde of Mundo Deportivo.
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Out with thigh injury
Alvarez is out for Sunday's match against Valencia due to a thigh injury, accoridng to his club.
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Makes eight clearances
Alvarez registered eight clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Las Palmas.
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