Alfredo Talavera
Mexican football goalkeeper
Born
September 18th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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Talavera has been a professional goalkeeper in Mexican football, playing primarily for Club Universidad Nacional, also called Pumas UNAM. At the club level, won the Liga MX title with the team. Talavera has also represented the Mexican national team in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup. His career has been marked by consistent performances, earning recognition within the league for his skills and contributions.
Won Liga MX with Pumas UNAM
Represented Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2018
Participated in CONCACAF Gold Cup
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