Kevin Nicolás Alaníz Acuña (born 30 January 2003) is a Uruguayan professional

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who plays as a

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for

Centro Atlético Fénix Centro Atlético Fénix is a Uruguayan sports club from Montevideo. The football team currently plays in Primera División. Fénix is one of the most popular and traditional teams of Uruguay's 2nd Division, along with Racing Club de Montev ...

Club career

A youth academy graduate of Fénix, Alaníz made his professional debut on 11 May 2019 in a 3–0 loss against Progreso.

International career

Alaníz is a current Uruguay youth international. He was part of

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squad at the

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. He played three matches in the tournament and scored a goal.

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* Living people 2003 births People from Montevideo Footballers from Montevideo Association football midfielders Uruguayan footballers Uruguay youth international footballers Centro Atlético Fénix players Uruguayan Primera División players {{Uruguay-footy-midfielder-2000s-stub