The great achievement of Julian Alvarez after finishing in the top 10 of the Ballon d’Or
Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez is having an important start to the season. The Argentine player is a reality at Manchester City and is positioned as one of the best footballers of the moment. The Argentine has earned a place in Pep Guardiola’s starting team and now, he has had to adapt to a style of play alongside Haaland. The reality is that the player’s high level has not allowed Guardiola to leave him on the bench.
In the 2022/23 season, Julian Alvarez fulfilled the dream that many footballers, and many of the best in the world, cannot achieve throughout their respective careers. La Araña managed to win the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar 2022, being one of the main protagonists of the team led by Lionel Scaloni while, at the club level, he managed to win the treble.
By being among the 10 best players this calendar year, according to journalist Gastón Trucco, Julián Álvarez became the first player with Argentine nationality who emerged from football in River or Boca to finish within this aforementioned TOP10 of the Ballon d’Or ranking. Totally impressive achievement for a player who has shone at a superlative level every time he has stepped on the playing field.
Julian Alvarez and his reaction to being the seventh best player in the world
“Here we are, with a little bit of nerves. One is not used to these things. It is a pride to know that I am among the top ten, I was doing well with my family and friends, they were putting it in front of me. It is a privilege to be here. To know “That I am in the top ten is very nice for me. It is a distinction for the effort, sacrifice and work of many years,” he expressed in dialogue with ESPN. At the same gala, some of his colleagues also praised him as a human being.