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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	36	25	8	3	83
2	Arsenal	36	18	14	4	68
3	Newcastle United	36	20	6	10	66
4	Manchester City	36	19	8	9	65
5	Chelsea	36	18	9	9	63
6	Aston Villa	36	18	9	9	63
7	Nottingham Forest	36	18	8	10	62
8	Brentford	36	16	7	13	55
9	Brighton & Hove Albion	36	14	13	9	55
10	AFC Bournemouth	36	14	11	11	53
11	Fulham	36	14	9	13	51
12	Crystal Palace	36	12	13	11	49
13	Everton	36	9	15	12	42
14	Wolverhampton Wanderers	36	12	5	19	41
15	West Ham United	36	10	10	16	40
16	Manchester United	36	10	9	17	39
17	Tottenham Hotspur	36	11	5	20	38
18	Ipswich Town	36	4	10	22	22
19	Leicester City	36	5	7	24	22
20	Southampton	36	2	6	28	12