Thiago Almada
Atlético Madrid · FWCAM #16 · Argentina · Group J 67Rating14Caps4Goals€40MValue25Age171Height
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16 Thiago Almada
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Club season 2025/26 La Liga
27
Apps
1,313
Minutes
3
Goals
1
Assists
2
Yellow
1
Red
International
14
Caps
4
Goals
Form
Attacking midfielder; joined Atlético in 2025
Date of birth2001-04-26 (age 25) NationalityArgentina ClubAtlético Madrid · Spain LeagueLa Liga PositionFW · Attacking mid · #16 Height171 cm Preferred footRight Market value€40M
Thiago Almada emerged from Vélez Sarsfield and became the most expensive signing in MLS history when Atlanta United paid a record fee in 2022. A gifted left-footed attacking midfielder, he was an unused-then-substitute member of the 2022 World Cup winners, making him the first active MLS player to win the trophy. After spells at Botafogo and Lyon, he joined Atlético Madrid in 2025 and brings flair to Argentina's attack.
- Became the first active MLS player to win a World Cup (2022)
- Won Olympic gold with Argentina at Paris 2024
- Was an MLS-record signing when he joined Atlanta United
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