Alvaro Henry

Alvaro Henry (born 14 February 2005) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie as a defender.

Career
Born in Amsterdam, Henry played as a child at Zuid-Oost United in Amsterdam until he was scouted by FC Utrecht at nine years-old. He played right wing before switching to right back and centre back. He left FC Utrecht to join AFC Ajax in 2019. He signed his first professional contract with the Amsterdam club in April 2021, agreeing a three-year deal until June 2024. Later that year he suffered a knee injury which kept him out for months and hampered his development. On 13 January 2023, Henry made his debut in the Eerste Divisie for Jong Ajax appearing as a second-half substitute against De Graafschap.

Style of play
Henry is capable of playing at right back and centre back.

International career
In May 2022 Henry was selected for the Dutch U17 squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. Henry was a regular in the side as they reached the final before losing 2–1 to France U17s.