River Plate 2021-2022 Away Shirt - Alvarez No.9 (L)

No signs of wear: the black is deep, the red pattern is sharp right down the sleeves and the V-neck keeps its shape. The Turkish Airlines and Assist Card sponsors are intact, as are the J.ALVAREZ 9 printing and the eFootball logo on the number. I found nothing to report.

This L measures 56 x 79 cm: a generous cut, rather roomy for the size. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

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• Inner adidas tag (photo 4): date 05/21, article code GU9605 and factory reference on the small side tag
• CARP crest (photo 3): white shield with a red diagonal band, sharp CARP letters and even outlines
• Fabric: lightweight technical knit, red pattern printed through the whole body and sleeves
• Cut and finish: black V-neck, three red stripes on the shoulders, white adidas logo on the chest

Julián Álvarez, the spider of the Monumental

Born in 2000 in Calchín, in the province of Córdoba, Julián Álvarez made his top-flight debut with River Plate in 2018, under Marcelo Gallardo. His nickname, La Araña, the spider, has followed him since childhood.

In 2021 he became the team's goalscorer: River won the Argentine championship and Álvarez finished as the Liga Profesional's top scorer. In January 2022, Manchester City signed him and loaned him back to River until the summer.

25 May 2022, Monumental. In the Copa Libertadores against Alianza Lima, Álvarez scored six goals in an 8-1 win, one of the competition's records.

A few months later, he became world champion with Argentina in Qatar, scoring four goals in the tournament.

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