Daniel Alvaro

Rugby league player with Parramatta Eels

Daniel Alvaro - Rugby league player with Parramatta Eels
Born

May 28th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played as a professional rugby league player in the National Rugby League (NRL). Competed primarily as a prop for the Parramatta Eels. Made impactful appearances in the NRL starting from 2015 and participated in various significant matches during tenure with the team.

Played for Parramatta Eels in NRL

Competed in the NRL since 2015

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