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How Good is Julián Álvarez? The New Agüero? Best Goals for River Plate

by
Fidelis Musamba
July 9, 2022

Manchester City unveiled highly-rated Argentine striker – Julián Álvarez yesterday and he is expected to arrive in Manchester before the introduction event of new City signings this Sunday 10 July.

READ: Julián Álvarez To Arrive in Manchester After Playing Final Game for River Plate

Julián Álvarez has been phenomenal throughout his time with River Plate. He managed to score 53 goals and provided 31 assists in 120 River Plate appearances. This has caused a comparison to City and premier league legend – Sergio Kun Agüero among Manchester City fans. However, he has a long way to go if he has to reach or surpass the level of success achieved by his fellow Argentine – Agüero.

A new chapter at Manchester City begins for the 22-years old forward. But how good is he? Watch some of the best goals scored by Julián Álvarez for River Plate below.

Premier League 2024/2025

		P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Liverpool	33	24	7	2	79
2	Arsenal	34	18	13	3	67
3	Manchester City	34	18	7	9	61
4	Nottingham Forest	33	18	6	9	60
5	Newcastle United	33	18	5	10	59
6	Chelsea	33	16	9	8	57
7	Aston Villa	34	16	9	9	57
8	AFC Bournemouth	33	13	10	10	49
9	Fulham	33	13	9	11	48
10	Brighton & Hove Albion	33	12	12	9	48
11	Brentford	33	13	7	13	46
12	Crystal Palace	34	11	12	11	45
13	Everton	33	8	14	11	38
14	Manchester United	33	10	8	15	38
15	Wolverhampton Wanderers	33	11	5	17	38
16	Tottenham Hotspur	33	11	4	18	37
17	West Ham United	33	9	9	15	36
18	Ipswich Town	33	4	9	20	21
19	Leicester City	33	4	6	23	18
20	Southampton	33	2	5	26	11