João Félix
João Félix is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Atlético Madrid and the Portugal national team. He transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2019 for €126 million, making him one of the most expensive football transfers.
Félix began his career with Benfica, debuting professionally in 2018. He played a key role in Benfica’s Primeira Liga title win in the 2018-2019 season and was awarded the Primeira Liga’s Best Young Player of the Year. At Atlético Madrid, he contributed to their La Liga title in the 2020-2021 season and won the Golden Boy award in 2019.
Throughout his career, Félix has collaborated with various prominent footballers. At Atlético Madrid, he has played alongside Luis Suárez, whose experience has been influential. He has teamed up with Koke, whose leadership has been vital. Félix’s partnership with Marcos Llorente has been notable. On the international stage, Félix has played with Cristiano Ronaldo. He has also collaborated with Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes on the Portugal national team. At Benfica, he worked with Pizzi, contributing to their midfield strength. Additionally, Félix has played with Jan Oblak at Atlético Madrid, benefiting from Oblak’s goalkeeping skills.