Edson Alvarez
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Alex Charlton
Mon 16 June 2025 11:40, UK
Edson Alvarez has divided opinion during his two-year spell at West Ham, having joined from Ajax for around £35million.
The central-midfielder has shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency has been an issue for Alvarez.
Of course, he is not alone in that assessment, as the majority of the Hammers’ team have failed to impress over the last couple of seasons.
However, if the Mexican remains at the London Stadium, then he will have a key role to play in turning around Graham Potter’s fortunes.
Edson Alvarez West Ham
Alvarez has shown glimpses of brilliance at the London Stadium (Credit: Imago)
Alvarez shines on international duty for Mexico
After Alvarez helped Mexico defeat Turkey 1-0 in an international friendly, his attention turned to a more serious contest.
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The CONCACAF Gold Cup is a tournament held every two years and features teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Mexico are the reigning champion, having lifted the trophy in 2023 and have won the title a record nine times.
They have been drawn in a group with Costa Rica, Suriname, and the Dominican Republic, whom they defeated 3-2 on 15 June.
Alvarez scored the opening goal for El Tri in the 47th minute and was hailed for his performance in the middle of the park.
ESPN (15 June) handed the midfielder a rating of 8/10 for his performance, which was the highest score for any player on the pitch.
Edson Alvarez’s statistics v the Dominican Republic Total
Match rating 8.9
Minutes 90
Goals 1
Assists 1
Accurate passes 63 (85%)
Tackles 4
Alvarez was on top form for Mexico (Sofascore)
They said that Alvarez helped to “project the team in offence through the central line, with success in the distribution of play”.
Furthermore, he was strong in the air for his headed goal and assists as he notched a man-of-the-match performance.
Aguilas Monumental journalist Julio Rodriguez furthered Alvarez’s impact by stating (15 June) that he makes a massive difference from set pieces.
Que importante que Edson Álvarez esté siendo diferencial en jugadas a balón parado. Ahí es donde más debe influir, no tratando de llevar el peso del juego con balón.
Ya sea de central o de mediocentro, siempre deberá de aparecer ahí.
— Julio Rodríguez (@julioordz10) June 15, 2025
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Alvarez can have key role for West Ham under Potter
Potter certainly needs big names to step up and help his cause if he is to be a success in East London.
Jarrod Bowen has carried West Ham far too often, and the likes of Alvarez must ease the burden on the Englishman.
The Mexican has shown he can be a key contributor on his day, and his combative style can complement the Hammers.
After his match-winning performance for his country, the midfielder must now replicate his fine form at club level.
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