9

Julián Álvarez

Argentina

Position
Club
Age
Forward
Manchester City
22
Caps
Goals
Rating
Group16QFSFF
6
6
7
7
6
8
8

Among the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years, Álvarez made his leap to elite club level at the age of just 22, joining Manchester City for an initial £14m last January. From the small town of Calchin, Cordoba, he made his way in the game at River Plate, mentored by manager Marcelo Gallardo, and caught the eye with his goals, temperament and versatility, scoring 36 times and registering 25 assists in 96 games for the club...