Johnny Cardoso
Atletico Madrid/M/
United StatesPlayer Info
Johnny Cardoso is a United States international midfielder who plays for La Liga side Atlético Madrid, representing a new wave of American talent excelling in Europe's top leagues. Born on September 20, 2001, the 23-year-old stands 186 cm tall and weighs 77 kg, combining physicality with technical skill, primarily as a defensive midfielder though he can also operate further forward. His early career began in Brazil with Internacional, where he debuted in 2019 and quickly became a first-team regular, known for his ball-winning and progressive passing. A key career highlight was his transfer to Atlético Madrid in 2024, a move that underscored his rising market value, currently estimated at €25 million. His main honors include winning the Campeonato Gaúcho with Internacional. With the US national team, he has become an important figure in midfield. Cardoso's style is defined by his engine, tactical intelligence, and ability to break up play, making him a crucial modern midfielder for both club and country.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/15
Real Betis
Atletico Madrid24000000€
Transfer
2023/12/31
Internacional - RSReal Betis6000000€
Transfer
2019/12/31
Internacional SC U20Internacional - RSSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Atletico Madrid
Copa del Rey2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
246
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
114
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
4
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
10
Interceptions Per Game
4
Clearances Per Game
9
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
1