Julián Álvarez
- Height
- 170 cm
- Shirt
- 19
- Age
- 26
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Argentina
- Market value
- €112.5m
World Cup · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LaLiga |
 Atlético Madrid |
6 | 1 | 1 | |
 Champions League |
Atlético Madrid |
3 | 1 | 1 | |
 World Cup |
 Argentina |
8 | 1 | 0 | |
 Friendlies |
Argentina |
5 | 2 | 0 |
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct |
vs  Deportivo A Coruña |
W 1–0 | 90 | 1 | · | ★ |
| 20 Oct |
@  VfB Stuttgart |
D 1–1 | 78 | 1 | · | |
| 17 Oct |
@  Espanyol |
W 1–0 | 45 | · | 1 | |
| 13 Oct |
vs  Manchester United |
W 2–0 | 71 | · | · | |
| 10 Oct |
@  Deportivo Alavés |
W 2–1 | 45 | · | · | |
| 06 Oct |
vs  Benin |
W 3–0 | 60 | · | · |
Player profile ST
Per-90 percentiles against strikers in World Cup. 50 = average.
Market value€112.5m
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.15 | 57 |
| xG | 1.38 | 0.21 | 47 |
| xGOT | 1.44 | 0.21 | 47 |
| xG excl. penalty | 1.38 | 0.21 | 48 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.65 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.75 | 48 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| xA | 0.50 | 0.08 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 178 | 26.7 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.6% | — | 90 |
| Accurate long balls | 6 | 0.90 | 85 |
| Long ball accuracy | 100.0% | — | 100 |
| Line-breaking passes | 23 | 3.44 | 97 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.60 | 38 |
| Successful crosses | 1 | 0.15 | 82 |
| Cross accuracy | 50.0% | — | 88 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dribbles | 3 | 0.45 | 60 |
| Dribbles success rate | 50.0% | — | 73 |
| Duels won | 15 | 2.25 | 14 |
| Duels won % | 28.8% | — | 15 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.45 | 21 |
| Aerials won % | 20.0% | — | 23 |
| Touches | 287 | 43.0 | 86 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 3.14 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.05 | 52 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.60 | 24 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 13 | 1.95 | 61 |
| Tackles | 5 | 0.75 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.30 | 73 |
| Blocked scoring attempt | 1 | 0.15 | 86 |
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.65 | 28 |
| Recoveries | 19 | 2.85 | 76 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 6 | 0.90 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.75 | 28 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.75 | 58 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 6 | 0.90 | 72 |
| xG against while on pitch | 5.11 | 0.77 | 81 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in World Cup.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct |
vs Deportivo A Coruña |
W 1–0 | 90 | 1 | · | ★ |
| 20 Oct |
@ VfB Stuttgart |
D 1–1 | 78 | 1 | · | |
| 17 Oct |
@ Espanyol |
W 1–0 | 45 | · | 1 | |
| 13 Oct |
vs Manchester United |
W 2–0 | 71 | · | · | |
| 10 Oct |
@ Deportivo Alavés |
W 2–1 | 45 | · | · | |
| 06 Oct |
vs Benin |
W 3–0 | 60 | · | · | |
| 04 Oct |
vs  Burkina Faso |
W 7–0 | 45 | 1 | · | |
| 01 Oct |
vs  Bolivia |
W 4–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 20 Sep |
vs  Real Madrid |
W 2–1 | 28 | · | · | |
| 09 Sep |
@  Liverpool |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 05 Sep |
@  Athletic Club |
L 0–3 | 31 | · | · | |
| 23 Aug |
vs  Villarreal |
D 2–2 | 24 | · | · | |
| 19 Jul |
@  Spain |
L 0–1 | 102 | · | · | |
| 15 Jul |
@  England |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 12 Jul |
vs  Switzerland |
W 3–1 | 120 | 1 | · | |
| 07 Jul |
vs  Egypt |
W 3–2 | 89 | · | · | |
| 03 Jul |
vs  Cape Verde |
W 3–2 | 57 | · | · | |
| 28 Jun |
@  Jordan |
W 3–1 | 82 | · | · | |
| 22 Jun |
vs  Austria |
W 2–0 | 26 | · | · | |
| 17 Jun |
vs  Algeria |
W 3–0 | 35 | · | · | |
| 10 Jun |
vs  Iceland |
W 3–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 05 May |
@  Arsenal |
L 0–1 | 66 | · | · | |
| 29 Apr |
vs Arsenal |
D 1–1 | 77 | 1 | · | ★ |
| 25 Apr |
vs Athletic Club |
W 3–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
 18 Apr |
vs  Real Sociedad |
D 2–2 | 120 | 1 | · | ★ |
| 14 Apr |
vs  Barcelona |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 11 Apr |
@  Sevilla |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 08 Apr |
@ Barcelona |
W 2–0 | 90 | 1 | · | |
| 04 Apr |
vs Barcelona |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 31 Mar |
vs  Zambia |
W 5–0 | 70 | 1 | · | |
| 27 Mar |
vs  Mauritania |
W 2–1 | 45 | · | · | |
| 22 Mar |
@ Real Madrid |
L 2–3 | 90 | · | 1 | |
| 18 Mar |
@  Tottenham Hotspur |
L 2–3 | 84 | 1 | 1 | |
| 14 Mar |
vs  Getafe |
W 1–0 | 24 | · | · | |
| 10 Mar |
vs Tottenham Hotspur |
W 5–2 | 73 | 2 | 1 | ★ |
| 07 Mar |
vs Real Sociedad |
W 3–2 | 37 | · | · | |
| 03 Mar |
@ Barcelona |
L 0–3 | 69 | · | · | |
| 28 Feb |
@  Real Oviedo |
W 1–0 | 45 | 1 | · | |
| 24 Feb |
vs  Club Brugge |
W 4–1 | 58 | · | · | |
| 21 Feb |
vs Espanyol |
W 4–2 | 29 | · | · |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Atlético Madrid | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
| LaLiga | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Champions League | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Atlético Madrid | 52 | 20 | 10 | |
| LaLiga | 29 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Copa del Rey | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Supercopa de España | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Champions League | 15 | 10 | 4 | ||
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Atlético Madrid | 54 | 29 | 7 | |
| LaLiga | 37 | 17 | 4 | ||
| Copa del Rey | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Champions League | 10 | 7 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Manchester City | 54 | 19 | 13 | |
| Premier League | 36 | 11 | 9 | ||
| Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| FA Cup | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||
| EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Manchester City | 49 | 17 | 4 | |
| Premier League | 31 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Community Shield | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| FA Cup | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| EFL Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Champions League | 10 | 3 | 2 | ||
| ▸ 2022 | River Plate | 26 | 18 | 6 | |
| Liga Profesional | 17 | 11 | 4 | ||
| Copa Libertadores | 8 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Copa Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2021 | River Plate | 46 | 24 | 14 | |
| Liga Profesional | 35 | 20 | 12 | ||
| Copa Libertadores | 10 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Trofeo de Campeones | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2020–2021 | River Plate | 10 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Liga Profesional | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2020 | River Plate | 14 | 6 | 2 | |
| Copa Libertadores | 11 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Copa Argentina | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2019–2020 | River Plate | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liga Profesional | 7 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Supercopa Argentina | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2019 | River Plate | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| Copa Libertadores | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Copa Argentina | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | |
| Copa de la Superliga | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2018–2019 | River Plate | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liga Profesional | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ▸ 2018 | River Plate | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Copa Libertadores | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Copa Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
Manchester City
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| FA Cup ×1 | 2022/2023 | 1 |
| Premier League ×2 | 2023/2024, 2022/2023 | — |
| J.League World Challenge ×1 | 2023 | — |
| Champions League ×1 | 2022/2023 | — |
| UEFA Super Cup ×1 | 2023/2024 | — |
| FIFA Club World Cup ×1 | 2023 Saudi Arabia | — |
| Community Shield ×1 | 2024/2025 | 2 |
Argentina
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Copa America ×2 | 2024 USA, 2021 Brazil | — |
| World Cup ×1 | 2022 Qatar | 1 |
| CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima ×1 | 2022 | — |
River Plate
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Supercopa Argentina ×1 | 2019/2020 | — |
| Liga Profesional ×2 | 2021, 2021 Liga | 1 |
| Copa Libertadores ×1 | 2018 | 1 |
| Recopa Sudamericana ×1 | 2019 | — |
| Trofeo de Campeones ×1 | 2021 | — |
| Copa Argentina ×1 | 2019 | — |
CA River Plate Under 17
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| MLS Generation Cup U17 ×2 | 2017 Champions Division, 2016 Champions Division | — |
Julián Álvarez apologizes to Atlético fans after Barcelona transfer saga
The Atlético Madrid forward called his World Cup comments about leaving the club a mistake and said he understood supporters’ anger. Álvarez stayed at Atlético after Barcelona pursued him during the summer window.
Julián Álvarez ends LaLiga drought as Atlético extend winning run to six
Julián Álvarez scored in the 48th minute to give Atlético Madrid a 1-0 win over Deportivo, extending their LaLiga winning streak to six matches and moving them two points behind Barcelona before El Clásico.
Stuttgart lose leading Bundesliga marksman Vagnoman for Gladbach after hamstring strain
VfB Stuttgart will be without right-back and current leading Bundesliga scorer Josha Vagnoman for Friday's home clash against Borussia Mönchengladbach after the 25-year-old suffered a hamstring strain. Midfielder Nikolas Nartey is also ruled out, deepening a fitness crisis for Sebastian Hoeneß's side.
Stuttgart point to 'special' Atletico draw as blueprint to rescue Bundesliga campaign
VfB Stuttgart drew 1-1 with Atlético Madrid in the Champions League and believe a performance delivered with a man advantage for the final half-hour can arrest a dismal Bundesliga start of just six points from six games.
Leweling’s opener earns Stuttgart only a draw as ten-man Atlético hold firm
Jamie Leweling put Stuttgart ahead after a dominant first half, but Julián Álvarez equalised soon after the break. Atlético were reduced to ten men when Morten Hjulmand was sent off, yet Stuttgart could not convert their late pressure into a winner.
Baena's 89th-Minute Rocket Snatches Atlético a Sixth Straight Win at Espanyol
Álex Baena smashed home an 89th-minute winner as Atlético Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 at RCDE Stadium, extending Diego Simeone's side to six consecutive wins in all competitions and moving them to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Vinícius blasts referees and calls for protection of flair players after Roma win
Vinícius Júnior says referees target him and wants more protection for talented players like Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez, after Real Madrid's 4-3 comeback win at Roma. He also admitted a form slump but insisted he will return to his best. Mourinho criticised the timing of his four-match suspension announcement.
Atletico Madrid punish United’s slow start as Yoro sees red in 2-0 defeat
Pablo Barrios scored inside the opening minute and Ademola Lookman sealed Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 Champions League win over Manchester United, whose late collapse included Leny Yoro’s controversial dismissal. The defeat extended United’s winless run to five games.
Barcelona eye Pedro Porro as Tottenham exit looms; Chelsea prepare De Jong bid in January
Wednesday's transfer gossip roundup: Barcelona are keen on Tottenham defender Pedro Porro, Manchester United, Tottenham and Everton monitor Dion Beljo, Chelsea prepare a hefty contract for Frenkie de Jong, and Fulham could turn to Thomas Frank if they sack Alvaro Arbeloa.
Simeone backs goalless Alvarez to fire Atletico past Manchester United in Champions League
Diego Simeone has publicly backed Julian Alvarez to rediscover his scoring touch for Atletico Madrid ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie against Manchester United, with the Argentina forward still searching for his first goal of the 2026-27 season after five goalless appearances.
Romero late header seals 2-1 win for Atletico at Alaves after Perez red card
Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Alaves 2-1 at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Saturday. Alejandro Grimaldo put Atletico ahead, Lucas Boye levelled from the penalty spot before half-time, Angel Perez was sent off after the hour and Cristian Romero headed home a late winner from Alex Baena’s cross.
Alvarez primed for first LaLiga start as Simeone eyes different dimension for Atletico at Alaves
Diego Simeone says Julian Alvarez is in good shape and can give Atletico Madrid a different dimension in attack, with the forward poised to make his first LaLiga start of the season at Alaves on Saturday. Atletico sit second with 16 points from seven games after a derby win over Real Madrid, while Alaves are sixth on 11 points and winless in three.
Julián Alvarez axes agent Fernando Hidalgo after failed Barcelona move
Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez has ended his professional relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo after his failed summer move to Barcelona, according to reporter Rubén Uría. Barca chased the Argentine all summer as a replacement for the departed Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but Atlético refused to sell despite the player's public plea to leave. Sporting director Deco has since confirmed Barcelona have moved on, with Raphinha thriving as the team's No. 9, while Lewandowski has resurfaced at Chicago Fire in MLS.
Man Utd and Liverpool eye Truffert as Arsenal plot January Alvarez raid and Odegaard extension
Thursday's football gossip roundup: Manchester United and Liverpool are set to rival each other for Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert, Newcastle lead the race for Tyler Morton, and Arsenal are preparing a January move for Julian Alvarez while Martin Odegaard nears a new deal. Plus Barcelona's interest in Arthur Dias, Bayern and Dortmund's pursuit of Luca Williams-Barnett, and Dani Carvajal's free-agent status.
Gyokeres says he is 'extremely happy' at Arsenal despite summer exit rumours
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres insists he is fully committed to the club after a summer of speculation, saying he was always set on staying and is focused on earning more minutes under Mikel Arteta despite a quiet start to 2026-27.
Argentina launch post-Messi era with emphatic 4-0 win over Bolivia
Argentina began life after Lionel Messi’s international retirement with a dominant 4-0 victory over Bolivia in Córdoba, as Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz, Cristian Romero and Flaco Lopez scored.
Laporta confirms direct call to Marotta over Lautaro Martinez after missing out on Alvarez
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed he personally called Inter chief Beppe Marotta to enquire about Lautaro Martinez after Barcelona missed out on Julian Alvarez. Marotta told him the striker was not for sale, ending talks immediately.
Scaloni confirms Messi's No 10 will live on: successor decision waits until farewell game
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has confirmed the iconic No 10 shirt will not be retired with Lionel Messi, but says a successor will not be named until after the captain's farewell match against Benin on October 6. Nico Paz, Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada and Franco Mastantuono are tipped as contenders, while Cristian Romero will take the armband.
The Athletic’s FIFA Club World Cup Hub Offers Scores, Fixtures and Rumor Coverage
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Premier League transfer window verdict: Arsenal's striker drought, Villa's £300m clearout and Chelsea's £117m Rogers coup
A club-by-club verdict on the 2026 Premier League summer transfer window: Arsenal landed Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimarães and Ezri Konsa but failed to sign a marquee attacker; Aston Villa banked about £300m from nine sales in a radical squad rebuild; Chelsea made Xabi Alonso's first window count with the £117m capture of Morgan Rogers; and the business of Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton and Coventry is also assessed.