Julian Alvarez Is The Only Footballer That Will Wear World Champion Badge At Club And International Level

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Adesina David

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Julian Alvarez will be the only footballer in the world to play with the World Champion badge emblazoned on his jersey at the club level and also internationally.

Alvarez has arguably been the most fortunate of footballers in the past 12 months, winning high-profile titles for Manchester City and Argentina.

Julian Alvarez won the treble - Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League with the Cityzens in the 2022/23 season.

Characteristically, winning the Champions League offers a European team a slot in the FIFA Club World Cup, and as such, Manchester City earned a spot in the tournament for 2023.

Pep Guardiola's side were ruthless in the competition, picking up a 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-final, before thumping Fluminense in the final by 4-0.


Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez was also a member of the Argentine squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Lionel Scaloni's side played out a 3-3 draw with France, with Julian Alvarez also starting the encounter.

Argentina went on to win the FIFA World Cup, following a 4-2 penalty victory over France, after settling for a 3-3 enthralling draw.

Alvarez has enjoyed an amazing career, sweeping many important trophies available to be won at club and international level.

Julian Alvarez began his professional football career at River Plate, before joining Manchester City on January 31, 2022, for a fee of €21.4 million.

He made 122 appearances for River Plate, scoring 54 goals and providing 31 assists in all competitions.

The 23-year-old man, who many have echoed that “he has completed football” has made 75 appearances for the Cityzens, scoring 27 goals and providing 14 assists in all competitions.

Alvarez has enjoyed a steady, consistent, and dependable rise in European football, with him slotting in seamlessly into Manchester City's attack.

Julian Alvarez has the brilliance of a fine striker and he has delineated his incredible abilities for club and country.

Fortunately for the attacker, he will wear the World Champion badge at club level and also internationally.

The badge is emblazoned on a jersey signifying players' achievement in becoming World champions after displaying greatness in the competition.

Julian Alvarez played a significant amount of matches at the FIFA World Cup for Argentina and he was also instrumental to their success at the tournament.

He earned his first call-up to the national team of Argentina on June 4, 2021, in a 1-1 draw with Chile.

Alvarez came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, replacing Argentine legend Angel Di Maria.

Subsequently, the 23-year-old has gone on to make 28 appearances for Argentina, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist in all competitions.

He is still a developing player with huge potential, but his CV appears to be like that of an accomplished footballer in the twilight of their career.