The Julian Alvarez stats that matter belong to one of the most decorated young forwards in the game: a World Cup winner, a Champions League winner and a serial trophy collector still only 26. Here are the numbers behind Argentina’s versatile striker, now leading the line at the World Cup 2026. For the bigger picture, see our World Cup 2026 hub.
Julian Alvarez stats: club and country by the numbers
From a prolific breakthrough at River Plate to the treble at Manchester City and a record-breaking spell at Atletico Madrid, Alvarez has scored at every level. His career record reads:
| Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| River Plate | 96 | 54 |
| Manchester City | 103 | 36 |
| Atletico Madrid | 106 | 49 |
| Argentina | 54 | 14 |
Club figures are all-competition career totals; tallies can vary slightly by provider.
What the numbers say
Alvarez is a relentless, two-footed forward who presses, links play and finishes ruthlessly. His 36 goals in 103 games at Manchester City came largely from a supporting role to Erling Haaland, yet at Atletico Madrid he has become the main man, plundering close to 50 goals in two seasons — including a club-record 10 in a single Champions League campaign in 2025-26.
The youngest serial winner in the game
Few players have won as much as quickly. Within the space of a single season in 2022-23, Alvarez won the World Cup with Argentina and then the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup treble with Manchester City. Add the Copa Libertadores he lifted with River Plate in 2018, two Premier League titles, the Club World Cup, and the Copa America in both 2021 and 2024, and his medal collection is extraordinary for a forward still in his mid-20s.
From River Plate to a record British transfer
Alvarez left River Plate for Manchester City in early 2022 and, after two trophy-laden seasons under Pep Guardiola, joined Atletico Madrid in August 2024 in a deal worth around £82m. At Atletico he has flourished as a central striker, his goals firing them up the table and deep into Europe.
Julian Alvarez at the World Cup 2026
Argentina are the defending champions and won Group J with a perfect record, beating Algeria, Austria and Jordan to march into the Round of 32, where they meet Cape Verde. Alvarez has featured in all three group games, rotating up front and pressing tirelessly, and will be pushing to add to the side’s firepower alongside Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez under Lionel Scaloni. See where Argentina sit in our who will win the World Cup 2026 guide, how the knockouts look in our World Cup 2026 bracket, and the latest World Cup 2026 winner odds.
Why Julian Alvarez is a must-watch
A World Cup and Champions League winner in his prime, capable of leading the line or playing off another striker, Alvarez is central to Argentina’s bid to retain their crown. Must be 21+ and present in a state where betting is legal. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Alvarez came through at River Plate before joining Manchester City in 2022 and Atletico Madrid in 2024, scoring more than 130 club goals across his career.
Alvarez has 14 goals in 54 caps for Argentina, with whom he won the 2022 World Cup.
He has won the 2022 World Cup and the Copa America in 2021 and 2024 with Argentina, the Champions League, two Premier League titles and the FA Cup with Manchester City, and the Copa Libertadores with River Plate.
Alvarez has featured in all three group games as Argentina, the defending champions, won Group J and reached the Round of 32 against Cape Verde.