Julian Alvarez

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Barcaman

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Born: January 31, 2000
Position: Forward

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Barcaman said:
Scores one goal in 20 matches and too small to play striker.
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He's scored 18 goals from 45 games this season. 29 goals from 57 games last season. An impressive 16 CL goals from 22 games in an Atleti shirt.

But he's not really the profile that Barça need. Barcelona need a younger version of Lewandowski.
 
We don't necessarily need a striker who is capable of scoring headers. We need just as much someone who is capable of holding the ball, is capable of scoring from slight distance and more importantly is capable of making runs go beat defenders in races for the ball and score when Yamal dishes out those trivelas.

Now I don't pretend I have followed Alvarez too much to know if he is that type of player but at the same time I don't see us needing another Lewa type of player. Players like David Villa and Suarez have worked for us and they are not known for their header capablities even though Suarez was no stranger to scoring those.
 
Diniesta said:
He's scored 18 goals from 45 games this season. 29 goals from 57 games last season. An impressive 16 CL goals from 22 games in an Atleti shirt.

But he's not really the profile that Barça need. Barcelona need a younger version of Lewandowski.
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And current market is full of players like Lewa was 10 years ago...
 
I think his playstyle and demeanor just suits Barcelona. I fancied him since the '22 World Cup. Humble kid, perseverant, runs a lot, plays well in important games.

I have not followed him enough to determine how good he is, probably isn't going to be an all-timer ala Suarez/Lewandoski, but he just seems to be a proper fit for the club - culturally and in terms of playstyle.
 
I still believe Osimhen is a better option than Alvarez but holy damn bring me any of these two and I will be more than satisfied

Alvarez is an insane footballer and among the very best strikers on the planet. His ceiling is even higher, as he's playing in a side way below his level

His lack of aerial threat is a big miss but also the only miss. There will be thousands of other ways Yamal snd company will create chances for this guy. Not to mention he's also one of those strikers more than capable of creating for themselves too
 
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