Julián Álvarez: His favourite players, Messi’s qualities and more | OneFootball

He is one of the standout names in Spanish football at the moment. A key player and scorer for Atlético de Madrid, enjoying its best version, Julián Álvarez garners praise for what he does on and off the field. In this regard, he took part in a relaxed Q&A session where he was asked to create his ideal player by choosing the best in each aspect of the game. The result was a fascinating map of his football idols.

The main surprise came when defining who is the footballer with the “most aura.” This distinction, a product of modern football vocabulary, refers to the vibe of a player who knows how to combine leadership with charisma and bravery. It was not Lionel Messi or another legend who received this honor. Who was chosen? None other than Antoine Griezmann, his current attacking partner.

The choice is not coincidental. It can be interpreted as a gesture of admiration for his partner and a compliment that could further solidify the chemistry between them on the pitch, as seen in the recent Champions League victory against Frankfurt, where the Argentine assisted the Frenchman in his historic 200th goal for the club.

The Roles Assigned to Messi and Other Argentine National Team Members

Aside from Griezmann's accolade, the figure of Messi was the central axis of Julián's choices, who reserved the most emphatic praises for him. Not only did he highlight him as the “best finisher” on the planet, a quality he knows firsthand, but he also, without hesitation, confirmed him as the “best footballer of all time.”

Continuing with the breakdown of his perfect player, the native of Calchín also dared to recognize other legends. For dribbling and one-on-one imbalance, he leaned towards the flair of Brazilian Neymar. Meanwhile, for the role of “playmaker” or game creator, he chose the elegance and vision of Andrés Iniesta, an icon of Barcelona and Spanish football.

Finally, the rest of the ideal team was completed with the base of the Argentine National Team. The security between the posts, for Julián, is named Emiliano Martínez, while the hierarchy and solidity in the central defense belong to his teammate Cristian Cuti Romero. Thus, he completed the puzzle by adding an Argentine touch, with names he will reunite with in the coming hours as he joins the Scaloneta for the friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico.

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