Oswaldo Alanis

BIOGRAPHY

Oswaldo Alanís Pantoja was born 18 March 1989 in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. He is centre-back in Major League Soccer.

Since 2007, Alanís had been playing with Estudiantes Tecos in the Mexican Second division and after his second year with the team they won the promotion to the first division in 2009. 

He made his Copa Libertadores debut January 27, 2010 against Club Juan Aurich.

Alanís scored his first and only goal for Tecos, March 12, 2010 against Club de Fútbol Indios, clinching a win for Tecos. Oswaldo formed part of the team that participated in the 2010 InterLiga he played four games and scored a goal against Club América in the 3rd minute of the match, Heading the ball in the left side of the post.

On May 31, 2012 it was officially announced Oswaldo Alanís would join newly crowned champions Santos Laguna for the Apertura 2012 season. He made his debut with Santos September 1, 2012 against Tigres UANL.

Alanís made his return to the Copa Libertadores after a 4-year absence on February 11, 2014 against Arsenal de Sarandí winning the match.

Alanís scored his first goal for Santos July 26, 2013 against Cruz Azul, Santos won the match 3–2.

On June 10, 2015 it was officially announced Oswaldo Alanís was signed by C.D. Guadalajara. Alanís made his debut on 2 August 2015 at home against Cruz Azul. On 7 May 2018, Ángel Torres, president of Spanish club Getafe, announced Alanís would join the club following the 2018 World Cup. On 20 August, Alanís was released from Getafe one month after signing with the club and without featuring in an official match. On 28 August 2018, Real Oviedo reached an agreement with Alanís, joining the team for two years. The following 12 June, after appearing in 24 league matches, he terminated his contract with the club. On 12 June 2019, it was announced that Alanís rejoined his former club Guadalajara on free transfer.

On 4 February 2020, it was announced that the San Jose Earthquakes acquired Alanís on loan, the first such move of his career.

Oswaldo Alanís was part of the Mexican team the participated in the 2009 CONCACAF U-20 Championship and only appeared once in a 0–0 draw against Trinidad and Tobago. Mexico would be placed last in their group and failed to qualify to the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.