Julián Álvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 18, the gifted striker was showcasing his prowess in the Copa Libertadores and, before long, represented Argentina in international competitions, earning praise as one of the nation's brightest young talents. In 2022, Europe's top clubs took notice, and Julián made a high-profile transfer to spearhead the attack of one of the continent's footballing giants: Manchester City.
Follow one of the most remarkable football journeys of modern times, from local leagues in Cordoba to lighting up the biggest stages in international football - and winning the biggest prizes in the sport. Matt Oldfield is an accomplished writer and the editor-in-chief of football review site Of Pitch and Page . Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer and the author of biographies on Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsène Wenger and Rafael Nadal. Meet Julián Álvarez - Ultimate Football Hero. Meet Julián Álvarez - Ultimate Football Hero. One of the most successful footballers of modern times, Álvarez has won all the biggest prizes - from the Premier League and FA Cup to the Champion's League, the Copa America and the World Cup. He is 23. Coming off the back of a historic 2022 in which Álvarez won the Treble with Manchester City and the World Cup with Argentina, he's one of the most high-profile strikers in the world. The UFH series has sold over 1 million copies in the UK.
