Former Players

Ángel Correa joined in 2015 and spent a decade proving that he was not merely a useful attacker, but a genuine difference-maker. Able to operate as a second striker, winger, or attacking midfielder, he gave Atletico creativity in tight spaces and unpredictability around the box. He made meaningful contributions in the 2020-21 La Liga title run and in the 2018 European triumphs. Correa was never defined by glamour alone; he earned affection through longevity, versatility, and decisive actions. By the time he left in 2025, he had become one of the most beloved attacking figures of modern Atletico.

• La Liga 2020-21
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2015-2025

Apps

469

Goals

88

Assists

65

As a homegrown midfielder, Saúl Ñíguez spent years supplying Atletico with energy, range, and tactical flexibility. He could play as an interior, deeper midfielder, or even in wider roles when the system required it. In his younger years he also produced memorable goals on the biggest European nights, helping define Atletico's presence on that stage. His career at the club stretched across multiple title-winning cycles, making him a bridge between different versions of the team. The later years were uneven, but his best level combined power, sacrifice, and timing in a way few teammates could match. Until his contract ended in 2025, Saúl remained one of the key academy-made symbols of modern Atletico.

• La Liga 2020-21
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2012-2025

Apps

427

Goals

48

Assists

26

After four years at Zaragoza, Gabi returned to his boyhood club and became the emotional and tactical anchor of the Simeone era. From deep midfield he set the rhythm, sensed danger early, and fought whenever the match demanded edge and control, embodying Atletico's fighting spirit. He captained the team at the Bernabéu in the historic 2013 Copa del Rey final victory. As captain, he then led Atletico to the 2013-14 La Liga title and helped define a historic cycle. He was never about glamorous numbers, but about structure, authority, and collective belief. Even after leaving in 2018, Gabi remains one of the clearest images of what a modern Atletico captain should be.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• Supercopa 2014
• UEL 2011-12
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2012

• Atlético Madrid 2003-2007
• Atlético Madrid 2011-2018

Apps

417

Goals

10

Assists

43

Fernando Torres rose from the academy to the first team and became the club's symbol at a remarkably young age. Named club captain at just 19, he became a symbol of hope for Atletico during a difficult era. He carried the attack with pace, finishing, and loyalty throughout his first spell, laying the foundation for his legendary status. He left in 2007, but his return in 2015 was one of the most emotional moments in the club's modern history. In his second spell he contributed less through explosive speed and more through experience, sacrifice, and timely contributions in major matches. He departed in 2018 after helping Atletico win the Europa League, closing the circle with dignity. For supporters, El Nino represents far more than statistics.

• UEL 2017-18

• Atlético Madrid 2001-2007
• Atlético Madrid 2015-2018

Apps

404

Goals

129

Assists

23

Diego Godin arrived from Villarreal in the summer of 2010 and quickly became the defining centre-back of the Simeone era. Dominant in the air, ferocious in duels, and superb at organizing the back line, he gave Atletico a defensive identity that opponents feared. His partnership with Miranda became one of the club's great modern pairings and was central to the 2013-14 La Liga title. The equalizing header against Barcelona on the final day remains one of the most iconic goals in club history. He also played a leading role in Copa del Rey, Europa League, and UEFA Super Cup triumphs. Even after leaving in 2019, Godin remains one of the clearest embodiments of Cholismo.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• Supercopa 2014
• UEL 2011-12
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2010
• UEFA Super Cup 2012
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2010-2019

Apps

389

Goals

27

Assists

14

Juanfran joined in 2011 and became the long-term answer at right-back for a side built on reliability and discipline. He balanced defensive commitment with smart overlapping runs and fit perfectly into Simeone's demanding structure. Match after match, he delivered concentration, intensity, and tactical clarity on the flank. He was an important starter across the La Liga title, Copa del Rey success, and multiple Europa League and UEFA Super Cup wins. Beyond silverware, his value lay in how often he could be trusted in difficult matches. When he left in 2019, he did so as one of the most respected full-backs of Atletico's modern era.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• Supercopa 2014
• UEL 2011-12
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2012
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2011-2019

Apps

355

Goals

6

Assists

42

Luis Aragones stands at the center of Atletico history both as a player and later as a coach. After joining in 1964, he drove the team from midfield while also producing extraordinary scoring numbers for his era. The exact historical databases vary, but there is no doubt that he was one of the club's defining scorers and personalities. He played a major role in three league titles and two Copa del Rey triumphs across the 1960s and 1970s. More than a decorated footballer, he helped shape the competitive identity that later generations inherited. Few names fit the word legend more naturally than Luis Aragones.

• La Liga 1965-66
• La Liga 1969-70
• La Liga 1972-73
• Copa del Rey 1964-65
• Copa del Rey 1971-72

• Atlético Madrid 1964-1974

Apps

335

Goals

159

Assists

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Filipe Luís brought intelligence and control to the left-back role in a way few players could. After joining in 2010, he became a pillar through one-on-one defending, positioning, and high-quality progression in possession. His style was never based purely on flair; it was built on reading the game and choosing the right action at the right moment. He was a dependable starter in the 2013-14 La Liga triumph, the Copa del Rey win, and multiple European titles. Even after a spell at Chelsea, he returned without losing his class or tactical sharpness. Filipe remains one of the players who defined Atletico's modern standard at left-back.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• UEL 2011-12
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2012
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2010-2014
• Atlético Madrid 2015-2019

Apps

333

Goals

12

Assists

30

Raúl García joined Atlético from CA Osasuna in 2007 and became a cornerstone of the squad for eight seasons. Operating as an attacking midfielder and second striker, he combined aerial dominance with a keen eye for goal, recording 45 goals in 329 appearances. He was integral to the club's golden era, lifting the UEFA Europa League in 2010, the Copa del Rey in 2013, and La Liga in 2013-14, as well as two UEFA Super Cups in 2010 and 2012. His fierce competitive spirit and tireless work rate made him the embodiment of Simeone's cholismo philosophy on the pitch. He departed for Athletic Bilbao in the summer of 2015.

• UEFA Europa League 2010
• UEFA Super Cup 2010
• UEFA Super Cup 2012
• Copa del Rey 2013
• LaLiga 2013-14
• Supercopa de España 2014

• Atlético Madrid 2007-2015

Apps

329

Goals

45

Assists

24

Yannick Carrasco arrived at Atlético from AS Monaco in 2015 and quickly established himself as a devastating left-sided attacker. His pace and dribbling ability were showcased on the biggest stage when he scored the 79th-minute equaliser against Real Madrid in the 2016 UEFA Champions League final. He also played a key role in Atlético's 2017-18 UEFA Europa League triumph. After a spell in China with Dalian Professional from February 2018, he returned to the club in 2020 and was a regular starter as Atlético clinched La Liga in 2020-21. Across two stints at the club, he amassed 266 appearances with 47 goals and 45 assists, cementing his status as one of Atlético's most exciting attacking talents. He moved to Al-Shabab in the summer of 2023.

• UEFA Europa League 2018
• LaLiga 2020-21

• Atlético Madrid 2015-2018
• Atlético Madrid 2020-2023

Apps

266

Goals

47

Assists

45

Sergio Agüero arrived as a teenager and developed into one of Atletico's brightest modern stars. His low center of gravity, acceleration, dribbling, and calm finishing made his talent unmistakable from an early stage. Alongside Diego Forlan, he formed one of the most exciting attacking pairings of the late 2000s. Agüero played a key role in the 2010 Europa League and UEFA Super Cup victories, helping return the club to continental relevance. By the time he left in 2011, he had already passed the 100-goal mark for Atletico. Kun is remembered as the greatest talent the club nurtured and sent out to the world.

• UEL 2009-10
• UEFA Super Cup 2010

• Atlético Madrid 2006-2011

Apps

234

Goals

101

Assists

48

Tiago brought poise and experience to Atletico's midfield and remains an essential figure in the club's early 2010s rise. His positioning, circulation of the ball, and control of tempo added calm to a side famous for intensity. Under Simeone he also embraced defensive work and became a model of tactical discipline. That balance of intelligence and commitment made him highly valuable during the runs to the La Liga title and Copa del Rey success. Injuries interrupted his later years, but even then he continued to give the team structure and composure when available. His later return to the club in a coaching role only deepened his place in Atletico's modern history.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• Supercopa 2014
• UEL 2011-12

• Atlético Madrid 2010-2017

Apps

228

Goals

19

Assists

14

After loan experience, Diego Costa emerged as a true Atletico force and became one of the most characteristic strikers of the Simeone era. His mix of aggression, runs in behind, hold-up play, and raw emotion gave Atletico's attack a uniquely intimidating edge. He was fundamental to the 2013-14 La Liga title, not only through goals but through the pressure he placed on entire back lines. Costa also played a major role in the 2012-13 Copa del Rey success. His return in January 2018 did not fully recreate the first peak, but he still contributed to Europa League and UEFA Super Cup wins. Imperfect, combustible, and unforgettable, Costa remains one of Atletico's most emblematic forwards.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• Supercopa 2014
• UEL 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2012
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2010-2014
• Atlético Madrid 2017-2020

Apps

216

Goals

83

Assists

36

Diego Forlán arrived in 2007 and gave Atletico's attack a mixture of elegance, range, and ruthless end product. He could strike with either foot, score from distance, and decide matches with a single clean contact. His 2008-09 Pichichi confirmed him as one of La Liga's elite scorers. In the 2010 Europa League final he scored twice and personally drove Atletico to a major European trophy. He also helped the club win the UEFA Super Cup and became the attacking face of an important transitional period. During his four seasons, Forlán secured a lasting place in the club's modern memory.

• UEL 2009-10
• UEFA Super Cup 2010
• Pichichi 2008-09

• Atlético Madrid 2007-2011

Apps

198

Goals

96

Assists

31

Miranda arrived in 2011 and, alongside Godin, helped elevate Atletico's defence to the elite level. He was not a loud defender, but his anticipation, aerial authority, and calm use of the ball made him immensely reliable. His extra-time winner in the 2013 Copa del Rey final turned him into a permanent hero in club memory. He was also a central figure in the 2013-14 La Liga title-winning back line, helping create one of Europe's hardest units to break down. Across four seasons as a defensive cornerstone, his contribution to silverware was enormous. Miranda remains remembered as a centre-back of quiet class and huge importance.

• La Liga 2013-14
• Copa del Rey 2012-13
• Supercopa 2014
• UEL 2011-12
• UEFA Super Cup 2012

• Atlético Madrid 2011-2015

Apps

178

Goals

13

Assists

4

Lucas Hernández joined Atlético's youth academy in 2007 and made his first-team debut on 3 December 2014 in a Copa del Rey match against CE L'Hospitalet. A versatile defender equally adept at left-back and centre-back, he developed rapidly under Diego Simeone's guidance. He was a key contributor to Atlético's UEFA Europa League triumph and UEFA Super Cup victory in 2018, making 110 appearances with 1 goal and 4 assists during his senior career at the club. In the summer of 2019, he moved to Bayern Munich for €80 million, a record fee for Atlético at the time. A product of the rojiblanco cantera, he also won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France.

• LaLiga 2013-14
• UEFA Europa League 2018
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

• Atlético Madrid 2014-2019

Apps

110

Goals

1

Assists

4

Radamel Falcao joined from Porto in 2011 and electrified the Vicente Calderon almost immediately. His penalty-box instincts, two-footed finishing, aerial power, and big-game ruthlessness made him a devastating centre-forward. He dominated the 2011-12 Europa League campaign and scored twice in the final to deliver the trophy. He then destroyed Chelsea with a hat-trick in the UEFA Super Cup, confirming his place among the elite strikers of the era. Falcao was also the attacking reference point in Atletico's 2012-13 Copa del Rey triumph. He left for Monaco in 2013, but his two seasons in red and white remain unforgettable.

• UEL 2011-12
• UEFA Super Cup 2012
• Copa del Rey 2012-13

• Atlético Madrid 2011-2013

Apps

91

Goals

70

Assists

9

Luis Suárez joined in 2020 and immediately became the striker who tilted a title race. Even beyond his physical peak, his box intelligence and finishing remained world class. During the 2020-21 season he scored a series of decisive goals that directly pushed Atletico to the league title. He was more than a finisher, bringing game intelligence and ruthless timing in high-pressure moments. His stay was brief, but his impact was unmistakable and perfectly suited to a side chasing a championship. Suárez will always be remembered as one of the central figures in Atletico's second La Liga of the 21st century.

• La Liga 2020-21

• Atlético Madrid 2020-2022

Apps

83

Goals

34

Assists

6

Óliver Torres came through Atlético's youth academy and made his first-team debut under Diego Simeone in August 2012. A technically gifted attacking midfielder with an exquisite touch and exceptional vision, he earned a place in the squad that won La Liga in 2013-14. He also gained valuable experience on the European stage, appearing in 11 UEFA Champions League matches at a young age. After a loan spell at Villarreal from January to June 2014 and another at FC Porto during 2015-16, he completed a permanent move to Porto in February 2017 for €20 million. He made 57 appearances with 2 goals and 4 assists for Atlético, and remains fondly remembered as one of the most talented products of the club's cantera.

• Copa del Rey 2013
• LaLiga 2013-14

• Atlético Madrid 2012-2014
• Atlético Madrid 2015-2016

Apps

57

Goals

2

Assists

4