
Johnny Cardoso
24-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 8/28/2026
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.
Missing World Cup due to surgery
Cardoso is set for ankle surgery due to an ankle sprain with joint involvement, according to his club.
ANALYSIS
Cardoso's 2026 World Cup dreams have come to an end, as after suffering a high-grade ankle sprain in training, he will now undergo surgery. This is a major blow for the USMNT as the midfielder had a solid season playing in the Atletico midfield, leaving his national team without an important option in the middle. He ends the campaign recording 12 starts in 15 appearances and will look to recover ahead of the start of the next campaign.
Cardoso's 2026 World Cup dreams have come to an end, as after suffering a high-grade ankle sprain in training, he will now undergo surgery. This is a major blow for the USMNT as the midfielder had a solid season playing in the Atletico midfield, leaving his national team without an important option in the middle. He ends the campaign recording 12 starts in 15 appearances and will look to recover ahead of the start of the next campaign.
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Will miss rest of season
Cardoso will miss the rest of the season with a right ankle sprain, the club confirmed Thursday.
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Forced to leave training Thursday
Cardoso (undisclosed) was forced to leave Thursday's team training session visibly distressed after taking a knock during a training exercise, with medical tests scheduled in the coming hours to determine the extent of the issue, according to David G. Medina of Marca.
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Available for second leg
Cardoso (thigh) returned to training with the group Monday and is an option for Tuesday's Champions League return leg against Barcelona, according to the club.
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Suffers thigh injury
Cardoso (thigh) underwent tests Tuesday which confirmed a muscle injury in his left thigh, the club announced.
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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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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.