Johnny Cardoso
24-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 4/11/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cardoso made the summer move to Atletico after a bit of a breakthrough at Betis last season where he made 24 starts as a defensive midfielder. It's a massive step up for the soon-to-be 24-year-old, and he'll undoubtedly face more competition for minutes in the loaded Atletico midfield. Throw in a deep midfield with an already lack of upside, most of Cardoso's fantasy value will come from defensive stats. If he's not guaranteed 90 minutes most games, he'll struggle to be relevant.
Suffers thigh injury
Cardoso (thigh) underwent tests Tuesday which confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Cardoso was subbed off at halftime in last week's match against Belgium, and tests have since confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh, leaving him doubtful for the upcoming matches. The midfielder will undergo strength and physiotherapy sessions and will be monitored on a day-to-day basis to track his recovery. Koke is expected to take on a larger role in midfield during his absence.
Cardoso was subbed off at halftime in last week's match against Belgium, and tests have since confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh, leaving him doubtful for the upcoming matches. The midfielder will undergo strength and physiotherapy sessions and will be monitored on a day-to-day basis to track his recovery. Koke is expected to take on a larger role in midfield during his absence.
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Back in Madrid
Cardoso has returned to Madrid after suffering a minor injury with the USMNT, according to Doug McIntyre of Fox Sports.
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Suspended one game
Cardoso will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.
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Scores in Tuesday's win
Cardoso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus Club Brugge.
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Makes starting XI
Cardoso (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.
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Back available Sunday
Cardoso (undisclosed) trained in full with the squad Saturday and is an option for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, coach Diego Simeone said in the press conference. "Yes, he can get minutes tomorrow."
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EPL teams after him
Chelsea and Bournemouth are interested in signing Cardoso, according to Fichajes.
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Tottenham have shown an intention to sign Cardoso, but the midfielder is gaining more admirers in the Premier League. Chelsea and Bournemouth are both keeping close tabs, though it's unclear if either side will aim to sign the Betis and USMNT midfielder.
Tottenham have shown an intention to sign Cardoso, but the midfielder is gaining more admirers in the Premier League. Chelsea and Bournemouth are both keeping close tabs, though it's unclear if either side will aim to sign the Betis and USMNT midfielder.