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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	15	11	3	1	36
2	Chelsea	16	10	4	2	34
3	Arsenal	16	8	6	2	30
4	Nottingham Forest	16	8	4	4	28
5	Manchester City	16	8	3	5	27
6	AFC Bournemouth	16	7	4	5	25
7	Aston Villa	16	7	4	5	25
8	Fulham	16	6	6	4	24
9	Brighton & Hove Albion	16	6	6	4	24
10	Tottenham Hotspur	16	7	2	7	23
11	Brentford	16	7	2	7	23
12	Newcastle United	16	6	5	5	23
13	Manchester United	16	6	4	6	22
14	West Ham United	16	5	4	7	19
15	Crystal Palace	16	3	7	6	16
16	Everton	15	3	6	6	15
17	Leicester City	16	3	5	8	14
18	Ipswich Town	16	2	6	8	12
19	Wolverhampton Wanderers	16	2	3	11	9
20	Southampton	16	1	2	13	5