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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	26	18	7	1	61
2	Arsenal	26	15	8	3	53
3	Nottingham Forest	25	14	5	6	47
4	Manchester City	25	13	5	7	44
5	AFC Bournemouth	26	12	7	7	43
6	Chelsea	26	12	7	7	43
7	Aston Villa	27	11	9	7	42
8	Newcastle United	25	12	5	8	41
9	Brighton & Hove Albion	26	10	10	6	40
10	Fulham	26	10	9	7	39
11	Brentford	26	11	4	11	37
12	Tottenham Hotspur	26	10	3	13	33
13	Crystal Palace	26	8	9	9	33
14	Everton	26	7	10	9	31
15	Manchester United	26	8	6	12	30
16	West Ham United	26	8	6	12	30
17	Wolverhampton Wanderers	26	6	4	16	22
18	Ipswich Town	26	3	8	15	17
19	Leicester City	26	4	5	17	17
20	Southampton	26	2	3	21	9