One of the best “upgrades” of the entire World Cup! Julián Álvarez went from dealing with severe acne to showing off flawless skin, and social media went wild over the change

Por Maried Díaz
21 June, 2026

Photos from his early years don’t lie: Julián Álvarez arrived in professional soccer with a visible acne breakout that few remember today. 😮 Now, at 24, the Argentine forward has completely even skin, with no marks or traces of what once was, and the difference is so noticeable that thousands of users on social media put it on the same level as his sporting achievements.

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The comparisons went viral almost unintentionally. Someone posted the images side by side and the result was immediate: comments, memes, and even the joke that he should dedicate a goal to his dermatologist. 😂 All of this happened, moreover, while he was quietly building a career that took him from River Plate to winning the World Cup with Argentina.

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But beyond the humor, the case sparked a real debate about dermatological treatments and self-esteem. Because what you see today wasn’t magic or luck: it was time, consistency, and care. ✨ Sometimes the biggest upgrade isn’t on the field.

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