In just 70 matches with the Spanish club, the Spider continues to surpass his own records and is establishing himself as the top emblem of Simeone's team
In addition, his performance places him among the top scorers in Europe. With eight goals in the 2025/26 season, he ranks sixth among the five major leagues, only behind players such as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Joaquín Panichelli, and Jonathan Burkardt.
Julián Álvarez is experiencing a brilliant moment at Atlético de Madrid and has established himself as the club's top emblem. With his goal against Sevilla in the 3-0 victory, the Argentine forward has reached 37 goals in 70 matches, surpassing the 36 goals he scored in 103 matches with Manchester City.
This figure reflects not only his effectiveness but also his rapid adaptation to Diego Simeone's team, where he has become a key piece in the fight for LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League.
Since his arrival at Atlético, Álvarez has accumulated 5,006 minutes on the field, scoring 37 goals and providing 12 assists. His goals have been decisive in at least nine victories and three draws, and in ten matches he was the team's only scorer. In addition, he opened the scoring in 17 matches, showing his ability to deliver in key moments.
Compared with his time at City, Álvarez reached the same number of goals with 33 fewer matches, showing a leap in his effectiveness: in England he played 103 matches and 6,005 minutes, with 36 goals and 17 assists. His current average at Atlético is one goal every 135 minutes, far superior to what he had at Manchester or even what he recorded at River, where he scored 54 goals and provided 31 assists in 122 matches.
The native of Calchín stands out not only for his goal-scoring ability but also for the influence he exerts on the entire squad. At Atlético, players, fans, coaching staff, and management agree that the entire team must rally behind Álvarez to achieve the club's objectives.
With just two seasons in Spain, Julián Álvarez has established himself as an indispensable piece of Simeone's project, showing that his departure from Manchester City was a wise decision both for him and for the rojiblanco team. His performance positions him as Atlético de Madrid's offensive reference and emblem, a leader in goals and influence on the field.
