Julio César Soler Barreto (born 16 February 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Bournemouth.
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 1âÂÂ0 Argentine Primera División win over Independiente on 30 April 2022. On 28 June 2023, he signed a professional contract with the club until 2026.
On 7 January 2025, Soler signed for Premier League club Bournemouth on a long-term contract for ã6.6 million and could potentially be worth ã11.5 million. He made his debut for the club on 11 January 2025, in a 5âÂÂ1 win against West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup.
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.