Thiago Almada

Professional Footballer

Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityArgentina
Date of Birth26/04/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceBuenos Aires, Argentina

Latest News about Thiago Almada

08/08/2026

Reports in August 2026 said River Plate agreed to sign Thiago Almada from Atlético Madrid in a deal worth about €20 million. The move was described as a return to Argentina after his spell in European football, with Atlético reportedly retaining a buy-back clause.

17/07/2025

Thiago Almada officially joined Atlético Madrid from Botafogo in July 2025 on a five-year deal running until June 2030. Reports placed the transfer fee at around €21 million, with additional variables and rights structure discussed in coverage of the move.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameThiago Ezequiel Almada
Current ClubAtlético Madrid
PositionAttacking Midfielder / Winger
Notable AchievementFirst active MLS player to win the FIFA World Cup (2022) and Copa Libertadores (2024)

Physical Stats & More

Height1.71 m (5' 7")
Weight139 lbs
FootRight

Career

Clubs
  • Club: Atlético Madrid Joined: 17/07/2025 Contract Until: 06/2030 Role: Attacking Midfielder
  • Club: Botafogo Joined: 10/07/2024 Contract Until: 30/06/2029 Role: Attacking Midfielder Achievement: Copa Libertadores 2024
  • Club: Atlanta United FC Role: Attacking Midfielder Achievement: MLS player who won FIFA World Cup 2022
  • Club: Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield Role: Attacking Midfielder Achievement: Joined Atlanta United from Vélez in 2022
National TeamArgentina
World CupWinner (2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First active MLS player to win the FIFA World Cup
2. Won Copa Libertadores 2024 with Botafogo
3. Transfer fee to Botafogo could reach up to $30m (€27.6m) due to bonuses
4. Main position is Attacking Midfield, with Left Winger and Right Winger as other positions
5. Agent is Augustin Jimenez
6. Outfitter is Nike
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