Timelines

Álvarez was named the South American Footballer of the Year in 2021, recognizing his exceptional talent and achievements.

Álvarez made his professional debut for River Plate on October 27, 2018, in a Superliga Argentina match against Aldosivi.

Álvarez participated in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors at Santiago Bernabéu, helping River Plate win the continental title.

Álvarez finished as the top scorer in the Argentine Primera División in 2021, leading River Plate to the championship.

Álvarez was signed by Manchester City in 2022, where he won a treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in his debut campaign.

Álvarez left Manchester City for Atlético Madrid in 2024 in a club-record departure deal worth up to €95 million.

Álvarez competed at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, representing Argentina at the youth level.

Álvarez participated in the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament, further showcasing his talent at the youth level.

Álvarez made his senior international debut for Argentina in 2021, marking the beginning of his successful senior career.

Álvarez played for the Argentina squad that won the 2021 Copa América, his first major international trophy.

Álvarez was part of the Argentina teams that won the 2022 Finalissima and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, contributing significantly to these victories.

Álvarez again played for the Argentina squad that won the 2024 Copa América, solidifying his status as a key player for the national team.

Julián Álvarez was born in Calchín, Argentina, marking the beginning of his journey to becoming a professional footballer.

Álvarez joined River Plate from Atlético Calchín, playing in the Generation Adidas Cup with the club's youth teams. This move was a significant step in his development as a footballer.

Álvarez made his professional debut for River Plate in a Primera División match against Aldovisi, being substituted on for Rodrigo Mora with 26 minutes remaining of a 1–0 victory.

Álvarez scored the first goal of his senior career on 17 March 2019, securing a 3–0 league win over Independiente.

Álvarez helped River Plate win the Copa Libertadores championship and was named the top scorer and best player of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol tournament, affirming his position as a key player.

Álvarez made his senior international debut for Argentina, marking the beginning of his successful career with the national team.

Álvarez was signed by Manchester City, where he won a treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League in his debut campaign.

Álvarez played a crucial role in Argentina's victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring in decisive matches and showcasing his ability to create and participate in attacking situations.

Álvarez transferred to Atlético Madrid in a club-record departure deal worth up to €95 million, marking a new chapter in his career.

Julián Álvarez was born on January 31, 2000, in Calchín, Córdoba, Argentina.

Álvarez joined the youth divisions of River Plate, one of the most prestigious clubs in Argentina, where he honed his skills as a forward.

Álvarez played in the Generation Adidas Cup with River Plate's youth teams, showcasing his talent at an early age.