Health Sport Local 2026-04-02T23:09:04+00:00

Former Toluca footballer battles cancer

Enrique Alfaro, a Toluca legend from the 90s, was diagnosed with vocal cord cancer. After successful surgery, he needs financial support for his treatment from the football community.


Former Toluca footballer battles cancer

Enrique Alfaro, one of the names that formed part of the golden era of Toluca, is currently going through an extremely complicated moment off the field, setting off alarms among fans and former teammates who have not hesitated to react. Who are we talking about? It's about Enrique Alfaro, a footballer remembered for his speed and ability to take on opponents on the right wing in the late 1990s, a period in which the scarlet team dominated national football with consecutive titles. That generation left its mark on the club's history, becoming a benchmark for several subsequent generations by winning three Liga MX titles. However, life put in front of him a rival much tougher than any on the pitch. The Mexican footballer is once again showing his most human side. According to information recently released, the former player was diagnosed with cancer in the vocal cords, a disease that forced him to undergo emergency surgery. Fortunately, the tumor could be completely removed, although the recovery process continues and requires constant medical follow-up. He asks for help In this context, his family has turned to the solidarity of the football community and the general public, requesting financial support to cover the costs derived from the treatment. The request has begun to circulate on different platforms, seeking to raise resources that will allow facing this tough battle with better conditions. A few years ago I interviewed a great footballer and better friend, today Enrique del Vallarta Alfaro, former Toluca player, requests support for his operation. The player's friends are organizing a collection for his surgery; if you want to help pay for the surgery, you can do it at pic.twitter.com/Nxr8Hib1eD — Chris González más que Fut❤️🤍⚽ (@ChrisG_ofi) April 2, 2026. After his retirement, Alfaro remained linked to the sport from other trenches, promoting training projects and participating in technical bodies, demonstrating that his passion for football never disappeared. Today, that same community that saw him shine can make a difference in one of the most complex moments of his life. The former devil's story is no longer played in a stadium, but in a silent struggle where collective support can become the true goal of victory.