Julio SolerJulio César Soler Barreto is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Bournemouth.Club careerA 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.BournemouthOn 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 careerBorn 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 national under-20 [football team|Argentina U20]s where he was captain. He made the final squad for the Argentina national [under-23 football team|Argentina U23]s at the 2024 Summer Olympics.Career statistics