CORNERFLICK
“Sharp movement, relentless pressing, and a striker’s instinct for decisive moments.”
62Caps- 16International goals
- 26AgeBorn 31 Jan 2000
- Atletico MadridClubSince 2024
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- ArgentinaNational team
The shape of him
A versatile forward combining intelligent movement, sharp finishing, and relentless pressing. In LaLiga, Álvarez creates space with clever runs, links play between the lines, and threatens goal with both feet.
The job
At Atlético Madrid, he leads the press, attacks spaces behind defenders, and connects with teammates around the box. His mobility allows him to operate as a centre-forward or drop deeper to create chances.
Season snapshot 26/27
| Appearances | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,174 | |
| Goals | 6 | |
| Assists | 4 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.3 | |
| Pass accuracy | — | |
| Tackles per 90 | 0.8 | |
| Duels won | 34% |
Playing style
Percentile against midfielders we track, 26/27
Stat comparison
vs midfielders we track (156), 26/27
| Stat | Bar | Álvarez | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key passes per 90 | 1.3 | 1.4 | |
| Tackles per 90 | 0.8 | 1.6 | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.1 | 0.9 | |
| Duels won | 34% | 50% |
Honours 34
- 3CONMEBOL Copa America2021 · 2024
- 2Community Shield2024
- 3Premier League2022/23 · 2023/24
- 2FIFA Intercontinental Cup2023
- 2UEFA Super Cup2023
- 2J.League World Challenge2023
- 2UEFA Champions League2022/23
- 2FA Cup2022/23
All honours (16)
- 2FIFA World Cup2022
- 2CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima2022
- 2Liga Profesional Argentina2021
- 2Super Copa2021
- 2Trofeo de Campeones2021
- 2Copa Argentina2019
- 2CONMEBOL Recopa2019
- 2CONMEBOL Libertadores2018
Career journey
2024 – 2025Argentina
2025 – 2026Atletico Madrid- 2025 – 2027Argentina
- 2026 – PresentAtletico Madrid
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – Present | Atletico Madrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2027 | Argentina | 29 | 6 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Atletico Madrid | 51 | 21 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Argentina | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Argentina U23 | 13 | 3 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Atletico Madrid | 50 | 25 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Argentina | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Manchester City | 57 | 19 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Argentina | 18 | 7 |
| 2022 – 2023 | River Plate | 26 | 18 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Manchester City | 51 | 16 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Argentina | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 – 2022 | River Plate | 69 | 30 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Argentina U23 | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Argentina U20 | 13 | 2 |
| 2018 – 2020 | River Plate | 25 | 3 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Julián Álvarez
- Date of birth
- 31 Jan 2000 (26)
- Place of birth
- Cachín, Argentina
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Position
- Centre-Forward
- Also plays as
- Second Striker
- Current club
- AMAtletico Madrid
- Joined
- 12 Aug 2024
- Contract expires
- 30 Jun 2030
Scouting note
A mobile, hard-working forward with strong link-up play and clinical finishing. His versatility and pressing intensity make him a valuable attacking option for Atlético Madrid in LaLiga and European competition.
CF card
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Our rating from 26/27's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Some numbers set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
- 82
- PAC
- 86
- SHO
- 80
- PAS
- 84
- DRI
- 50
- DEF
- 78
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  VfB Stuttgart | A | D1–1 | 78' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  La Liga - Spain |  Espanyol | A | W1–0 | 44' | |
| 13 Oct 2026 | UEFA Champions League |  Manchester United | H | W2–0 | 71' | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | La Liga - Spain | Alaves | A | W2–1 | 44' | |
| 4 Oct 2026 |  International Friendlies |  Burkina Faso | H | W7–0 | 45' |
More on Julián Álvarez
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Argentina | All competitions | 28 | 2,001 | 6 | 3 |
| 25/26 | Atletico Madrid | All competitions | 51 | 3,685 | 21 | 10 |
| 24/25 | Atletico Madrid | All competitions | 50 | 3,446 | 25 | 6 |
| 23/24 | Manchester City | All competitions | 57 | 3,523 | 19 | 11 |
| 22/23 | Manchester City | All competitions | 51 | 2,500 | 16 | 4 |
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