Atlético Madrid- Games
- 11
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 644
- 59 a game
- Goals
- 2
- 2.6 xG
- Assists
- 2
- 1.3 xA
Player profile
569 min · vs 131 strikers · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Deep-lying creative forward
Julián Álvarez plays like a playmaker up front for Atlético: he beats players more than any striker, passes accurately, creates and shoots often, scoring in LaLiga and the Champions League. He gets few touches in the box for a striker, wins nothing in the air and does no defending. From 569 minutes.
Key strengths
Beats players. Dribbles won 3.16 per 90, top 1% of strikers.
Accurate passer. Pass accuracy 88.6% (top 2%) and passes into the final third 3.95 (top 8%).
Creates chances. Key passes 1.90 per 90 (top 9%) and xA 0.16 (top 17%).
Shoots. Shots 3.80 per 90, top 20%, with duels won 50.9% (top 12%).
Areas for development
Few touches in the box. Touches in the box 3.64 per 90, 13th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.16 per 90, 2nd percentile.
No defending. Interceptions 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Similar players
- John Yeboah VeneziaPass accuracy 98 v 97 and dribbles won 99 v 88.
- Gerard Moreno VillarrealDuels won 88 v 92 and key passes 91 v 99.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Beats players. Dribbles won 3.16 per 90, top 1% of strikers.
Accurate passer. Pass accuracy 88.6% (top 2%) and passes into the final third 3.95 (top 8%).
Creates chances. Key passes 1.90 per 90 (top 9%) and xA 0.16 (top 17%).
Shoots. Shots 3.80 per 90, top 20%, with duels won 50.9% (top 12%).
Areas for development
Few touches in the box. Touches in the box 3.64 per 90, 13th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.16 per 90, 2nd percentile.
No defending. Interceptions 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Similar players
- John Yeboah VeneziaPass accuracy 98 v 97 and dribbles won 99 v 88.
- Gerard Moreno VillarrealDuels won 88 v 92 and key passes 91 v 99.
Against 135 strikers
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of strikers with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the final third, left (16%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 8%, Middle third 43%, Final third 49%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaLiga | 7 | 330 | 1 | 1 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 0.65 | 16 | 10 | 7.12 |
| Champions League | 4 | 314 | 1 | 1 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.64 | 10 | 3 | 6.86 |
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