Kristian Omar Álvarez Nuño[2] (born 20 April 1992) is a Mexican professional footballer who last played as centre-back for Spanish club Salamanca UDS.

[5] Jose Luis Real has described Alvarez as very talented, strong, great at marking and sweeping, having bravery and aggression to rush out and deal with any unexpected goal threats.

On June 10, 2015, it was officially announced Kristian Alvarez would join Santos Laguna on loan.

[7] Right-back Kristian Alvarez opened for Mexico with an amazing long-range lob.

Kristian Alvarez scored twice to help Mexico beat Guatemala 3-0 and reach the 2009 U-17 World Cup.