Julio César Soler Barreto (born 16 February 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Bournemouth.
Club career A youth product of Flores Club and Argentinos Juniors, Soler moved to the academy of Lanús at the age of 9 where he finished his development. He made his senior and professional debut with Lanús in a 1–0 Argentine Primera División win over Independiente on 30 April 2022. On 28 June 2023, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2026.
Bournemouth On 7 January 2025, Soler signed for Premier League club Bournemouth on a long-term contract for £6.6 million and could potentially be worth £11.5 million. He made his debut for the club on 11 January 2025, in a 5–1 win against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup.
International career Born in Asunción, Paraguay to Paraguayan parents, Soler moved to Argentina at a young age. He is a youth international player for Argentina, having played for the Argentina U20s where he was captain. He made the final squad for the Argentina U23s at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGoalsAppsLanús2022Primera División130001000—1402023Primera División610090——1502024Primera División19010120110—430Total38110220110—721Bournemouth2024–25Premier League3020———502025–26Premier League301010——502026–27Premier League 00001000—10Total60302000—110Career total44140240110—831
References
External links
Julio Soler at the Comité Olímpico Argentino