Number 7 Height 1.68 m Siblings Onay Pineda | Playing position Weight 60 kg | |
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Full name Orbelín Pineda Alvarado Date of birth (1996-03-24) 24 March 1996 (age 21) Parents Juan Pineda, Mirna Alvarado Sánchez Similar Isaác Brizuela, Ángel Zaldívar, Rodolfo Cota, Carlos Alberto Peña, Carlos Ernesto Cisneros | ||
Orbelín Pineda Alvarado (born March 24, 1996) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club C.D. Guadalajara. Although born in Mexico City, Pineda grew up in his hometown of Coyuca de Catalan, Guerrero.
Contents
- Quertaro
- Guadalajara
- Personal life
- 2015 Under 20 World Cup
- Senior
- Style Of Play
- Club
- International
- References
Querétaro
Orbelín Pineda was first called up to the Querétaro senior team on January 21, 2014 for a Copa MX match against Ascenso MX side, Club Celaya and made his debut as a 70' substitute for Diego Guastavino in a 1-0 loss. Pineda made his Liga MX debut on August 1, 2014 in a 2-0 victory against Pachuca.
Guadalajara
On 2 December 2015, C.D. Guadalajara announced they had signed Pineda for an undisclosed price on a five-year contract. Pineda made his official debut as a starter on 10 January 2016 against Veracruz. He scored his first goal for the club on 16 January 2016 against Cruz Azul at the Estadio Azul.
Personal life
Pineda was born in Mexico City, but he and his family are natives of Coyuca de Catalán, Guerrero. His older brother, Onay Pineda, is also a professional footballer who plays as a right-back.
2015 Under-20 World Cup
Orbelín Pineda was called up to the U-20 Mexico national team by manager, Sergio Almaguer, to take part in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. He made his debut in Mexico's opening match as a half-time substitution for José David Ramírez. Mexico went on to lose the game 2-0 to Mali. Pineda started the next two matches for Mexico, but the team finished 4th place in their group and failed to qualify to the next round.
Senior
Pineda was named in Mexico's provisional squad for Copa América Centenario but was cut from the final squad.
Style Of Play
Orbelin Is a young Mexican midfielder who is technically gifted. He's technically sharp, skillful and has a turn of pace to burst past opponents, he has an appetite for big games. Deals well with pressure and has great composure. Which makes him a well rounded midfielder.
Club
As of match played 17 September 2016.International
As of match played 8 February 2017Club
