Age, Biography and Wiki
Leonel Alvarez (Leonel de Jesús Álvarez Zuleta) was born on 29 July, 1965 in Remedios, Colombia, is a Colombian football defensive midfielder. Discover Leonel Alvarez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Leonel de Jesús Álvarez Zuleta |
| Occupation |
Player |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
29 July, 1965 |
| Birthday |
29 July |
| Birthplace |
Remedios, Colombia |
| Nationality |
Colombia
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 59 years old group.
Leonel Alvarez Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Leonel Alvarez height is 1.79 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.79 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Leo Stefano Álvarez |
Leonel Alvarez Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leonel Alvarez worth at the age of 59 years old? Leonel Alvarez’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Colombia. We have estimated Leonel Alvarez's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Leonel Alvarez Social Network
Timeline
Leonel de Jesús Álvarez Zuleta (born 29 July 1965) is a Colombian football manager and former player who played as a defensive midfielder.
He is the current manager of Categoría Primera A club Deportivo Pereira.
He began his career with Independiente Medellín in 1983.
Álvarez played 101 times for the Colombia national team between 1985 and 1997, making him the third most capped player in Colombian international football.
Álvarez appeared in a total of 101 games for the Colombia, making his debut on 14 February 1985 against Poland.
Additionally, he played in the Copa América for his native country in 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1995.
Álvarez began his coaching career as technical assistant at Deportivo Pereira, one of his former clubs.
In 1989, he was part of the Atlético Nacional team that won the Copa Libertadores in 1989.
He won a Colombian league title with América de Cali in 1990 and another in 1992.
He has also played for Veracruz of Mexico and Real Valladolid of Spain.
He appeared for Colombia in the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, playing in a total of seven games.
Álvarez signed with Major League Soccer before the league's inaugural 1996 season, and was allocated to the Dallas Burn.
In his year with the team, Álvarez he scored three goals and five assists for the team from a defensive midfield position, and was named as part of the MLS Best XI.
Álvarez moved to Mexico for the 1997 season, where he played for Veracruz.
He returned to Dallas Burn in 1998, where he recovered his starting position; Álvarez would be an extremely important player in the Burn's central midfield for the next two years, but near the end of 1999, he was traded to the New England Revolution for Ariel Graziani.
Álvarez played for the Revolution throughout 2001 before the team decided not to renew his contract for the 2002 season.
Late in his career, he returned to Colombian football, where he played for Deportes Quindío and for Deportivo Pereira.
In 2008, he worked as the assistant coach at Independiente Medellín, the team he began his career with, working as Santiago Escobar's understudy.
After Escobar was fired Álvarez was promoted and given his first head coach opportunity.
In his debut season as a coach, he helped make Medellín champions.
In May 2010 he was named the assistant coach of the Colombia national team.
He also served as head coach of the Colombia national team in 2011, and is the only coach to have been champion twice with Independiente Medellín.
Álvarez was born in Remedios, Colombia.
In September 2011, he was appointed head coach of the team, following the resignation of Hernán Bolillo Gómez.
He got off to a good start by beating Bolivia, but was sacked on 14 December that year after the Colombian squad recorded a 1–1 draw with Venezuela and a 2–1 loss with Argentina in the World Cup qualifying campaign.
In July 2012, he was appointed as Itagüí's new coach.
