Club Atlético de Madrid
🇪🇸La Liga·2025–26·4th17W / 6D / 6LUCL
Manager:Diego Simeone
4
Position
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Points
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Goal Diff
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Goals For
Formation
3-5-2
Press
Mid block
Budget
Elite
Squad Value
€587M
Avg Age
28.0 yrs
Recent Form
Last 10 matches
Last 10
5W2D3L
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Top Scorer
Scamacca
8 goals
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Most Assists
De Ketelaere
7 assists
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Best Rating
Éderson
7.4 avg
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Most Apps
Carnesecchi
30 apps
Tactical Identity
3-5-2Mid BlockAlt: 5-3-2In poss: Dominant 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 in possession depending on shape; Barrios dictates from deep while Álvarez and the second striker interchange freely in front of goal.Out of poss: Compact 4-4-2 or 5-3-2 low-to-medium block; disciplined defensive shape that funnels opponents wide before winning second balls through physical duels.
Defensively organized, compact block with devastating counter-attacks. Simeone's signature — discipline out of possession, clinical in transition. 13-match unbeaten run this season.
14 years into the Simeone era and the system remains elite. The 3-5-2 with Dávid Hancko as a sweeper-CB and Ruggeri as the left wing-back provides width in attack and a five-man block out of possession. Julián Álvarez and Lookman are a devastating forward partnership. Oblak remains world-class, and Cardoso brings box-to-box energy. Copa del Rey finalists vs Real Sociedad.
Formation
3-5-2Position
Recruitment need
Selected role
Positional Needs
CMhigh
Koke (34, captain) retiring at end of season — irreplaceable club legend, creative succession needed
Budget: €40MAge ≤ 27
CBmedium
Additional depth needed given heavy fixture load; Nico González decision pending
Budget: €25MAge ≤ 27
Squad Overview
€587M
Squad Value
28.0
Avg Age
Key Players
Julián ÁlvarezÁlex BaenaDávid HanckoJan OblakPablo BarriosJohnny Cardoso
League Position
5Juventus
WLWDW
546Roma
WWDLW
547Atalanta BC
WDWLL
508Lazio
DWLDW
439Bologna
LDWWL
42Expiring Contracts
Summer 2026 · 1 player
Player
Pos
Age
Value
Koke
CM
34
€6M
Balkan Connections
Relevant for agent relationships
No Balkan connections on record