Johnny Cardoso
24-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
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.
Makes starting XI
Cardoso (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano.
ANALYSIS
Cardoso is with his team and not just an option Sunday, but instead immediately starting. It is a bit surprising to see the midfielder starting immediately after only starting seven games previously (eight appearances). That said, starts should come here and there, although he is typically more of a rotational option.
Cardoso is with his team and not just an option Sunday, but instead immediately starting. It is a bit surprising to see the midfielder starting immediately after only starting seven games previously (eight appearances). That said, starts should come here and there, although he is typically more of a rotational option.
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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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Won't play Sunday
Cardoso (undisclosed) is back in training but won't be an option for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, according to David G. Medina of MARCA.
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Suffers muscle injury
Cardoso suffered a low-grade muscle injury in the final training session ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey clash against Betis and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.
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Available against PSV
Cardoso (knee) is back available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven, the club posted.
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Ruled out Saturday
Cardoso (knee) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Athletic Club, the club posted.
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EPL teams after him
Chelsea and Bournemouth are interested in signing Cardoso, according to Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
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.