Alan Saldivia

Alan Saldivia
Saldivia with Colo-Colo in 2023
Personal information
Full name Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez
Date of birth (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002 (age 24)
Place of birth Rivera, Uruguay
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Vasco da Gama
Number 4
Youth career
Defensor Sporting
2021 Montevideo City Torque
2021 → Colo-Colo (loan)
2022 Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2025 Colo-Colo 54 (0)
2026– Vasco da Gama 13 (0)
International career
2023 Uruguay U23 4 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 April 2026

Alan Gabriel Saldivia Vázquez (born 6 April 2002) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Vasco da Gama.

Early life

Saldivia was born in 2002 in Rivera, Uruguay.

Youth career

As a youth player, Saldivia joined the youth academy of Uruguayan side Montevideo City Torque. In 2021, Saldivia joined the youth academy of Chilean top flight side Colo-Colo, where he was regarded as a leader.

Senior career

Saldivia started his senior career with Chilean side Colo-Colo. On 9 April 2023, he debuted for Colo-Colo against Santiago City. In 2023, he renewed his contract with the club to 2026.

During the current 2025 campaign, he has featured in the starting XI for 19 of his side's 30 fixtures. His composure on the pitch has been evident, as he has been booked just three times, showcasing remarkable discipline for a regular starter.

On 13 January 2026, Saldivia signed a three-year contract with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama.

Style of play

Saldivia mainly operates as a central defender.

Honours

Colo-Colo

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Vasco anuncia a contratação do zagueiro Alan Saldivia, segundo reforço para 2026". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "¿Quién es Alan Saldivia?". goal.com (Archived). Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Alan Saldivia y las diferencias con Uruguay". redgol.cl.
  4. ↑ "La perseverancia y lucha que tuvo Alan Saldivia". dalealbo.cl.
  5. ↑ "La desconocida historia sobre cómo Alan Saldivia". sentimientopopular.cl.
  6. ↑ "Los momentos más difíciles de Saldivia". msn.com (Archived). Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ↑ "¿Quién es Alan Saldivia?". bolavip.com.
  8. ↑ "Vasco abre negociação para contratar zagueiro uruguaio Saldivia" (in Portuguese). Lance. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Vasco da Gama anunció al uruguayo Alan Saldiva, sustituido por Javier Méndez en Colo Colo". Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
  10. ↑ ""Nunca esperé que pasara todo tan rápido"". as.com.
  11. ↑ "La Gala Crack eligió a los mejores de la temporada 2024". Campeonato Chileno (in Spanish). ANFA. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2025.