Álvarez : from the playground to the pitch / Matt & Tom Oldfield.

Oldfield, Matt, author
Oldfield, Tom, author

London : Dino, 2024.

173 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.

Juvenile.

Julián Álvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 18, the gifted striker was showcasing his prowess in the Copa Libertadores and, before long, represented Argentina in international competitions, earning praise as one of the nation's brightest young talents. In 2022, Europe's top clubs took notice, and Julián made a high-profile transfer to spearhead the attack of one of the continent's footballing giants: Manchester City. Follow one of the most remarkable football journeys of modern times, from local leagues in Cordoba to lighting up the biggest stages in international football - and winning the biggest prizes in the sport.

9781789467949 (pbk. :)

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