João Félix
Portuguese footballer with Atlético Madrid
Born
November 10th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Born in 1999, this footballer began his professional career at Benfica, where outstanding performances attracted global attention. In 2019, transferred to Atlético Madrid for a significant transfer fee, setting a club record. This forward is recognized for technical skills, dribbling, and playmaking abilities, contributing to both club and international teams.
Won the Primeira Liga with Benfica in 2019
Transferred to Atlético Madrid for €126 million in 2019
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