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Portuguese Ace Tiago Alves Joins Kerala Blasters for Upcoming Season
8 Oct
Summary
- 29-year-old Portuguese forward Tiago Alves signs for Kerala Blasters
- Alves arrives from Japan's J1 League, where he played for Tokyo Verdy
- Versatile player can operate as a left winger, center-forward, and attacking midfielder
On October 8th, 2025, Kerala Blasters FC announced the signing of Portuguese forward Tiago Alexandre Mendes Alves. The 29-year-old player arrives from Japan's J1 League, where he most recently played for Tokyo Verdy.
Alves, who primarily operates as a left winger, is also capable of playing as a center-forward and attacking midfielder. This versatility is expected to provide Kerala Blasters with tactical flexibility in the final third of the pitch.
Prior to his stint in Japan, Alves honed his skills in Portugal's youth systems, progressing through clubs like Sporting CP, Académica Coimbra, and Os Belenenses before making his senior breakthrough with Varzim SC. He later had spells in Poland's I liga and the top division, as well as in Brazil and Japan, where he enjoyed a prolific run with Montedio Yamagata in the J2 League.
Tiago Alves expressed his excitement about this new chapter, saying, "I am very excited to begin this new challenge with Kerala Blasters and to have the opportunity to play while taking on a new challenge in Asia. I look forward to giving my best on the pitch, working hard, and scoring goals."
