Meet Argentine Footballer, Julian Alvarez's Longtime GF, Maria Emilia Welcomed Son Out Of Wedlock
Who is Argentine football sensation, Julian Alvarez's childhood sweetheart, Maria Emilia Ferrero? The couple welcomed a son in January 2026 out of wedlock.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleThe FIFA fever is still on. Now that the OGs, Neymar of Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, are out of the game, die-hard football fans are keeping a close eye on Argentina’s OG player, Lionel Messi. As Argentina is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, people have grown curious to know about Argentine footballer, Julian Alvarez, who plays as a forward.
Julian Alvarez has been in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Maria Emilia Ferrero. The couple reportedly met during their school time in Córdoba, Argentina. They made their relationship official in 2022. Now, if you are interested in knowing Julian Alvarez’s childhood sweetheart, Maria Emilia Ferrero, we’ve got you covered.
Who is Julian Alvarez's longtime girlfriend, Maria Emilia Ferrero?
Maria Emilia Ferrero was born on June 13, 2000, in Cordoba, Argentina. She is an Argentine physical education teacher and is very active on social media. She has more than 725k followers on Instagram. Maria reportedly met Julian when they were teenagers and attended the same high school.
Julian Alvarez and Maria Emilia Ferrero's love story
Julian and Maria Emilia met when they were 9 or 10 years old. They were childhood friends and stayed close even after Julian moved to Europe to pursue his football career. In 2017, the couple began dating and briefly split before reuniting in 2022. Sharing a glimpse into their love story, Julian said in a documentary that Manchester City made about him:
"We met when we were 9 or 10 years old. She would come to visit her grandfather in Calchin and we had the same group of friends. Later life took us down different paths, but when I returned to the town we would cross paths. We used to talk, but I had to go to Buenos Aires. When I went to Cordoba, we would see each other every now and then with the group of friends."
Some reports state that Julian and Maria are married. But the duo has not confirmed anything about their marriage. Back in 2024, Maria shared two snaps of her and Julian and captioned the post as "Life Partners." The couple had spent some years in Manchester. Before leaving the city, Maria penned a heartfelt note on her Instagram. She wrote:
"We arrived full of excitement, and we leave with hearts full of unforgettable memories. This chapter was very special because we shared it together, surrounded by wonderful people, where we learned, grew, and above all, loved.
Thank you to our family and everyone who made these years so special. Manchester, you'll always have a piece of our hearts."
On June 23, 2025, Maria took to her Instagram handle to share that she was expecting her first baby with Julian. Sharing some adorable snaps, Maria penned a heartfelt note. In the pictures, Maria was seen holding a pregnancy kit, while Julian was seen holding a sonogram picture and the duo posed for the camera along with their furry baby, Tarzan. She wrote:
"Official photo of the new starting lineup! Dad, Mom, Tarzan… and the next signing on the way! We're so happy! We're waiting for you with all the love in the world."
Out of wedlock, Maria and Julian welcomed their first child, a baby boy in January 2026. They named their son, Amadeo. While Julian was gearing up for the FIFA World Cup this year in 2026, it was Maria and Amadeo who supported him. Taking to her Instagram handle on June 25, 2026, Maria wrote, "Our first World Cup together." It is worth noting that Maria has been Julian’s constant support system and has posted love-filled notes to celebrate his success. She often posts heartfelt posts for Julian and addresses him as a champion.
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Pic credit: Maria Emilia Ferrero/IG
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