Marvin Ávila Jr
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| Full name | Marvin Alexander Ávila Veliz Junior | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 17 March 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Guatemala City, Guatemala | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | São Paulo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | El Bosque | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Azucareros Jr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Academia Cartogua | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Santa Lucía B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026– | São Paulo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Santa Lucía | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2026 | Antigua | 18 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Guatemala U15 | 8 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Guatemala U16 | 4 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Guatemala U17 | 6 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Guatemala U20 | 13 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026– | Guatemala | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 March 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 January 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Marvin Alexander Ávila Veliz Junior (born 17 March 2008) is a Guatemalan professional footballer who plays as a forward or right winger for the youth team of São Paulo FC and the Guatemala national football team.
Early years
Born in Guatemala City, Ávila is the son of former footballer Marvin Ávila.[1] He began his youth career in 2014, playing for teams including El Bosque and Azucareros Jr before reaching Santa Lucía, where he made his first-team debut on 8 April 2023.[2]
Club career
Antigua GFC
Ávila debuted for Antigua GFC on 31 January 2024 at age 15 against Municipal, contributing an assist.[3] He scored his first league goal shortly after against Deportivo Zacapa.[4]
São Paulo
Following his performances in Guatemala, Ávila joined the under-20 squad of Brazilian club São Paulo FC to continue his development.
International career
Ávila has been a prominent figure in Guatemalan youth teams, including winning the 2023 UNCAF U-15 Tournament as top scorer and competing in the CONCACAF U-15 Championship.[5] He made his senior international debut for Guatemala on 18 January 2026, in a friendly against Canada.[6]
Style of play
Ávila is described as a playmaker capable of playing as a forward or on the wing. He is recognized for his skill, low center of gravity, and goal-scoring ability.[7]
Career statistics
Club
As of 20 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | Total | ||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Santa Lucía | 2022–23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antigua | 2023–24 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Career total | 19 | 1 | 19 | 1 | |
Honors
Guatemala Youth
- UNCAF U-19 Tournament: 2024
- UNCAF U-16 Tournament: 2024
- UNCAF U-15 Tournament: 2023
References
- ↑ "Marvin Ávila Jr, "he Tenido Grandes Referentes En El Futbol"". La Red 106.1 (in Spanish). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ "Hijo de Marvin Ávila debuta en Liga Nacional con Santa Lucía". Publinews (in Spanish). 8 April 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ Coronado, Oscar (1 February 2024). "Así debutó Marvin Ávila con el equipo mayor de Antigua GFC". Emisoras Unidas (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ "Marvin Ávila Jr anotó su primer goal en Liga Nacional a los 15 años". ://guatemala.com (in Spanish). 5 February 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ "Marvin Ávila Jr. vuelve a marcar, pero Guatemala se despide del Torneo Sub-15 de Concacaf". ESPN.com.gt. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ↑ "Marvin Ávila Jr stats and profile". Sofascore. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Marvin Alexander Ávila debuta con the plantilla mayor de Antigua GFC a sus 15 years". ESPN.com.ar (in Spanish). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.