Julian Alvarez Age, Wiki and Bio

Julian Alvarez

Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalityArgentine
Date of Birth31/01/2000
Age24 years
BirthplaceCalchín, Argentina

Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)
  • La Arana - The Spider
  • Juli
  • El Hombre Araña - Spider-Man

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight70 Kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest42 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps13 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

Educational Background
  • Rivera Indarte primary school, Calchin
  • IPEM 284 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Calchin
QualificationHigh School graduate

Personal Life

Zodiac SignAquarius
ReligionChristianity
Ethnicity/DescentSpanish
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Kickball
  • Playing video games on PlayStation 5

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Maria Emilia Ferrero

Family

FatherGustavo Alvarez (Truck Driver)
MotherMariana (Kindergarten School Teacher)
Siblings
  • Raphael (elder; footballer)
  • Agu (younger; footballer)

Career

International Debut
ClubOn 27 October 2018 for River Plate
NationalOn 3 June 2021 against Chile
Jersey Numbers
Argentina#9
Athletico Madrid#19
Clubs
  • Atlético Calchín
  • River Plate
  • Manchester City
  • Athletico Madrid
Coach/MentorHugo Rafael Varas
Records
  • Youngest player since Pele in 1958 to score two goals in a World Cup semi-final
Awards & Achievements
  • South American Footballer of the Year in 2021

Favourites

Favorite FootballerLionel Messi

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Mercedes-Benz A200 worth $61,000
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe worth $89,000
Salary€6 million ($7 million)
Net Worth$5 million

Some Lesser Known Facts

Julian developed a love for football at a young age, starting training at four.
He excelled in academics and served as a flagbearer at school but prioritized football.
Joined Club Atletico Calchin at seven and continued until sixteen.
Despite trials with Real Madrid, he joined River Plate in 2016.
He played a key role in River Plate's Copa Libertadores victory in 2018.
In January 2022, he signed with Manchester City and scored his first goal shortly after.
Won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Argentina national team.
In 2023, a petition emerged for him to break up with Maria Emilia Ferrero due to fan interactions.
Achieved numerous milestones including a record and multiple titles in 2023.
Gave his first coach a van when he began earning significantly.
Known for his unique goal celebration resembling a spider web.
Has a dog named Tarzan whom he is very fond of.