Álvar Enciso Fernandez-Valderrama (born February 27, 1974, in Valladolid) is a Spanish rugby union player. He plays as a centre. His nickname was Fortukin.[2] During his career, he was captain of CR El Salvador.

Álvar Enciso
BornÁlvar Enciso Fernández-Valderrama
(1974-02-27) February 27, 1974 (age 52)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
Notable relative(s)Alfonso Enciso Recio (father)
Pilar Fernández Valderrama (mother)[1]
OccupationArchitect
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1992-2007 CR El Salvador
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1993-2006 Spain 70 (40)

Career

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His first international cap was during a match against Switzerland, at Lisbon, on May 11, 1993. He was part of the 1999 Rugby World Cup roster, playing two matches of the tournament. His last international cap was during a match against Georgia, at Tbilisi, on October 28, 2006. Between 1995 and 2001 he also played for Spain sevens.

Personal life

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He is son of Pilar Fernández Valderrama, a former Spanish track and field athlete. He practised track and field during his childhood. He works as an architect and has four sons.

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