# Julián Álvarez — FIFA 2026 Player Profile

> The Spider. Álvarez is a tireless forward who combines clinical finishing with incredible workrate and positional intelligence.

**Country:** Argentina 🇦🇷  
**Club:** Atletico Madrid  
**Position:** Striker (Forward)  
**Squad number:** 9  
**Age:** 26  
**Height:** 170 cm   **Weight:** 71 kg  
**Preferred foot:** Right  
**Market value:** $90M  
**Overall rating:** 87/100  
**Canonical URL:** https://soccerportalx.com/tournament#spotlight

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## International Career

- **Caps:** 40
- **International goals:** 12
- **International assists:** 6

**World Cup history:** 2022: Winner (4 goals) | 2026: Argentina's next-gen striker

## Attributes (FIFA-style ratings)

- **Pace:** 82
- **Shooting:** 84
- **Passing:** 76
- **Dribbling:** 82
- **Defending:** 56
- **Physical:** 74

## Major Achievements

- 2022 World Cup Winner
- Copa América 2024
- Premier League x2
- Champions League 2023

## Career Highlights

- World Cup winner at 22
- Man City treble winner
- €75M move to Atletico Madrid

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*Source: [SoccerPortalX](https://soccerportalx.com) — your FIFA 2026 World Cup destination.*