In addition to being one of the most important clubs in America, River Plate has been characterized in Argentina for being a model club in terms of its inferiors, from which many cracks have emerged who later became stars worldwide.
Next, and observing Julián Álvarez at present, a 21-year-old boy who if he continues on this path has a chance of being able to join the list, we will review a ranking of players who emerged from the lower River Plate that later transcended. To remember and enjoy.
In 2005, Colombian Radamel Falcao García made his debut At the age of 19 and, despite a series of injuries, he established himself as a figure with 45 goals in 111 games. In 2009 he went to Porto de Portugal for about 7 million dollars. Race forward, very handsome and scorer.
Higuaín made his debut when he was just 17 years old, tore it apart and in a year and a half he has already emigrated: he scored 13 goals in 34 games and was bought by Real Madrid for 18 million dollars. Bestial his irruption in the First River.
Curly debuted in 1993 and left in 1996 after obtaining the Libertadores. He scored 36 goals in 81 games for the club before moving to Parma at the age of 21. Spectacular forward, very complete. He won two local titles and the aforementioned Libertadores.
One of the most impressive appearances in the history of Argentine soccer. Fast forward, scorer, hierarchy. He scored 57 goals in 137 games. At the age of 16 he made his official presentation in 1998 and left in 2001 at the age of 19 for around 26 million dollars to Barcelona after scoring 58 goals in 137 games with the River Plate shirt.
As a player, he made his debut at River in 1978 and made an immediate impact. After his extensive passage through the old continent, he returned for more and was important again. Later he became one of the most decisive coaches of River, winning seven local titles and two international titles.
He made his debut in 2001 at the age of 18, scored 71 goals in 121 games and emigrated in 2004 for $ 11.5 million to Spartak Moscow from Russia. He then returned with another two cycles and finished as the 10th highest scorer in club history with 112 shouts in 212 games. Together with Chori Domínguez and Trezeguet they helped him get back to first class. Passarella fired him once the goal was reached, but he returned in 2014 to be champion again. His last cycle as a player ended the way he dreamed of: lifting the Copa Libertadores de América.
River’s second highest scorer in history with 217 goals and the ninth with the most appearances, with 382 games. Better known as “Pinino”, he got tired of breaking it against Boca. He went to test Xeneize when he was 10 years old and made a mistake on purpose: “How was he going to score a goal for Boca?” He said.
Top scorer in the history of River, with 317 goals in 515 games played, Angelito is undoubtedly one of the unforgettable idols of the Millionaire town. He is the second player with the most appearances with the Red Band behind Amadeo Carrizo. He played as a striker on the left and was part of the remembered “Machine” and stayed for 20 years in the club of his loves where, furthermore, as a coach, he cut an 18-year streak without celebrations.
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