Álvaro Betancourt is a Puerto Rican central attacking midfielder. He currently plays for the Conquistadores de Guaynabo. He is also the star player of his high school team at Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola.
Alvaro's accurate through passes, long distance shots, and playing intensity have made him famous throughout Puerto Rico. His talent has led some of his peers to call him "The Chosen One," but since his playing style is very comparable to star Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta, some call him the "Puertorrican Iniesta."
In 2011, he became part of the Puerto Rico National Team and is considered one of the biggest prospects in America.
Alvaro Betancourt has transcended into the Pop Culture scene throughout the world and especially in Puerto Rico. He is mentioned in various reggaeton hit singles such as: El Tiburon by Alexis y Fido and Guatauba by Plan B.
The phrase " Chuleria en pote " (chulerie in a pot- in english) was inspired by him and has a new hit single by Farruco in its name.