Julio César Soler Barreto (born 16 February 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League 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

As of match played 10 January 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGoalsApps
Lanús2022Primera División200010—0030
2023Primera División300090—00120
2024Primera División1900012011000420
Total2400022011000570
Bournemouth2024–25Premier League302000——50
2025–26Premier League301010——50
Total6030100000100
Career total3003023011000670

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