José Luis Álvarez Núñez, a Chilean professional footballer who played as a forward, died on March 1, 2026, from complications from liver cancer.
Born on 8 December 1960, he came through the Deportes La Serena youth system and was promoted to the first team by coach Alfonso Sepúlveda. He later moved to Colo-Colo in 1981, where he scored 18 goals in official matches.
Álvarez also played in Chile for O’Higgins, Unión La Calera, Magallanes, Deportes Arica, Cobreandino, Deportes Melipilla and Municipal Talagante, and appeared for clubs in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.
José Luis Álvarez Núñez (8 December 1960 – 2 March 2026) was a Chilean professional footballer who played as a forward for clubs in Chile, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.