Atletico Madrid【22/23 Season Full Introduction】

・This season marks the 12th year of Atletico’s “Dios (Gods)”.

・Last season, the team adopted an attack-oriented approach, but simply lining up attackers up front led to an imbalance between offense and defense. This led to repeated attempts to find the optimal solution, but this only resulted in a loss of points as the key players in the La Liga championship, such as Koke, Correa, and M. Llorente, all lost their luster due to changes in their positions and roles.

・This season, they are ready to fight based on the two top players, J. Felix and Griezmann, and in fact, they have sent a “NO” reply to an attractive offer (money + pavard) for J. Felix received from Bayern.

・“Prodigy” is a sign of awakening.

・His best position is as a top or second striker, but he has extraordinary technique and dexterity and can also play as a winger.

・He has great quickness on the ball, and his sharp dribbling and propulsion toward the goal is mesmerizing to watch. His shooting skills have also improved with his heading and one-touch shooting.

・Three years after joining the club for an unbelievable transfer fee of 120 million euros, he is finally showing signs of blossoming. There is no doubt that he will develop into a star player, especially if he can continue his success from February to April of last season.

・”FW with Simeone specifications”

・He is a world-class technical FW who is a striker and a game-maker at the same time.

・His shooting skills, dribbling and passing sense are first class. His versatility, which allows him to play anywhere up front, is also noteworthy.

・The team’s defensive intensity has also increased under Diego Simeone, and its athleticism is a major attraction, as it presses the opposing ball holders from the front line with dedication and returns to defend deep in its own territory.

・Originally a volante, when converted to an attacking position, he proved his offensive prowess. He can sprint through space with his overwhelming sprinting ability and create chances single-handedly.

・Last season, he was used more and more at right back, which led to a significant drop in his performance from the 12 goals and 11 assists he had two seasons ago.

・He was a member of Real Madrid from 2008 until the summer of 2019.

・He sets the rhythm of the attack in the build-up, and his hard work in defense allows him to pinch the ball precisely. He also has experience playing on the wing and has excellent technique with his feet. His ability to connect passes with precision is second to none.

・He has an excellent eye for reading the game, looking around and passing the ball to create the game, while on the defensive side of the ball, he finds dangerous spaces and immediately runs to them to calm the team down.

・”Mr.for The Team”

・With his stamina and mental strength beyond that of any other player, he moves around the pitch for the full 90 minutes, running in both offense and defense. His dedication to his beloved team is exemplary, and he inspires the team as its captain.

・A capitan who works hard. He is also a good commander with his passing ability. He has also shown his utility in all midfield positions for Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone.