Julian Alvarez Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
Julian Alvarez Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography
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Girlfriend: Maria Emilia Ferrero
Age: 24 Years
Height: 5' 7"
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | • La Arana - The Spider • Juli • El Hombre Araña - Spider-Man |
| Profession | Footballer (Forward) |
| Physical Stats | |
| check sources FIFA Height |
5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 13 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| International Debut | Club- On 27 October 2018 for River Plate against Aldosivi National- On 3 June 2021 against Chile |
| Jersey Number | #9 (Argentina)  #19 (Athletico Madrid)  |
| Domestic/State Team | Clubs • Atlético CalchÃn • River Plate • Manchester City • Athletico Madrid Others • Argentina Under-20 |
| Coach/Mentor | Hugo Rafael Varas  |
| Records | • Youngest player since Pele in 1958 to score two goals in a World Cup semi-final (at the age of 22 years 316 days old) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • South American Footballer of the Year in 2021 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 31 January 2000 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 24 Years |
| Birthplace | CalchÃn, Argentina |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Signature/Autograph |  |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Hometown | CalchÃn, Argentina |
| School | • Rivera Indarte primary school, Calchin • IPEM 284 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Calchin |
| Educational Qualification | High School graduate |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity/Descent | Spanish |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | • Playing Kickball • Playing video games on PlayStation 5 |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Maria Emilia Ferrero  |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Gustavo Alvarez (Truck Driver) Mother- Mariana (Kindergarten School Teacher)  |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- 2 • Raphael (elder; footballer) • Agu (younger; footballer)  |
| Favourites | |
| Footballer | Lionel Messi |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Mercedes-Benz A200 worth $61,000 • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe worth $89,000 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | €6 million ($7 million) (as of 2024) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $5 million (as of 2024) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez has been passionate about football since childhood. When he was 4 years old, he started training under Hugo Rafael Varas, an employee of the town municipality who also sold pizzas, empanada discs, and bread.
Julian Alvarez with his first coach, Hugo Rafael Varas
While studying in school, he was good at studies and was the flagbearer of his school, but his focus was on football.
At the age of 7, he joined Club Atletico Calchin where he played till the age of 16.
In 2016, he left Atlético CalchÃn to the River Plate Club. He even gave trials for Real Madrid, but didn’t join it due to age issues.
Julian Alvarez during the trials for Real Madrid
He helped the River Plate win the 2018 Copa Libertadores final against the Boca Juniors. He scored a goal against Central Córdoba to help them win the 2019 Copa Argentina final.
Julian Alvarez when he played for River Plate
In January 2022, he signed a five-and-a-half-year deal worth around £14 million with the English Premier League (EPL) club Manchester City.
On 30 July 2022, he scored his first goal for City in the 2022 FA Community Shield against Liverpool, but they lost 3-1.
Julian Alvarez scored his first 2 goals in the EPL on 31 August 2022 against the Nottingham Forest.
During a 5-0 game against Copenhagen on 5 October 2022, he scored his first Champions League goal.
In 2022, he was a member of the Argentina national team which won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Julian Alvarez with the 2022 FIFA World Cup
In February 2023, around 20,000 fans signed a petition for the footballer to break up with his girlfriend, Maria Emilia Ferrero after she stopped his fans from taking photos with him.
Julian Alvarez with his girlfriend, Maria Emilia Ferrero
In 2023, he won the EPL and the Champions League title.
Julian Alvarez with Champions League trophies which he won in 2023
On 22 December 2023, he scored two goals and also made an assist as Manchester City won the Club World Cup final against the Brazilian club Fluminense. He also scored the fastest goal of the tournament history in just 40 seconds.
Julian Alvarez with the FIFA Club World Cup Trophies
During his 100th game for Manchester City on 4 May 2024, he scored a goal against the Wolverhampton Wanderers.
In August 2024, Manchester City club released a documentary feature video titled ‘Standing Alone’ that showed his performance for the club and interviews with his parents and other family members.
He signed a 6-year, €95 million (£81.8 million) with La Liga club Athletico Madrid in August 2024, which was a record departure for Manchester City.
Julian Alvarez during a football game for Athletico Madrid
On 26 September 2024, he scored his 1st club for Madrid against the Celta Vigo.
He is known for his versatility and capability of playing any position in an offence. He has good technique with one-touch and quick passes. In the tight space, he often does good dribbling.
When he started earning a good income, he bought his first coach, Hugo Rafael Varas, a Renault Kangoo Van to help him with his delivery job.
Hugo Rafael Varas with the Renault Kangoo Van which Julian Alvarez gifted him
He loves drinking a South American herbal beverage named ‘mate’ that is served in a gourd and can be drunk using a metal straw. It is rich in caffeine.
He has earned the nickname The Spider for his goal celebration of a web shooter.
The signature goal celebration of Julian Alvarez throwing a spider web
He is a dog lover and has a pet dog named Tarzan.
Julian Alvarez with his pet dog, Tarzan
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