Julián Álvarez has a better record than many footballers considered among the best in history. And at his young age he already won the World Cup, Copa América, Champions League, Copa Libertadores and recently won the Club World Cup, among many other titles that add to his showcase.
In the last trophy he celebrated, his contribution was key. The man from Cordoba was Manchester City's starting '9' in the final against Fluminense in the absence of the injured Erling Haaland and within 40 seconds he had already scored the first goal for his team. Later, he assisted Phil Foden and at the end converted the final 4-0 so that those led by Pep Guardiola finished the season with five titles
Now, this latest City title will give Julián the chance to enjoy a privilege that neither Lionel Messi nor any other Argentine was able to enjoy in all of history. And the Spider will be the only player in the world in 2024 who will play every game with the world champion patch, whether at national team or club level. The one for the 2022 Qatar World Cup will last until 2026, while the one for the Club World Cup will remain until there is a new winner, which could once again be Manchester.
