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Joao Castro
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #3 On Loan Elite · Top tier

Joao Castro

📍 Spain · 🎂 23 yrs · 🛡️ Atlético Madrid (Madrid) · 🏆 La Liga · 💶 €5.4M
Languages: Spanish English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Atlético Madrid

Madrid, Spain

La Liga · Elite · Top tier

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Inter Milan Italy · Serie A · Elite
  • FC Barcelona Spain · La Liga · Elite
  • Liverpool FC England · Premier League · Elite

Player Bio

Joao Castro is a left-footed defensive midfielder at Atlético Madrid (Madrid). Speaks Spanish, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace79
Shooting73
Passing87
Dribbling84
Defending87
Physical90

Player radar

Pace 79 Shooting 73 Passing 87 Dribbling 84 Defending 87 Physical 90

AI Profile Rating

87

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace79
Shooting73
Passing87
Dribbling84
Defending87
Physical90

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.00
Assists / 900.13
G+A2

📈 Market value trend

Now €5.4M
€1.9M 2021 €2.7M 2022 €3.5M 2023 €4.6M 2024 €5.4M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Atlético Madrid24 apps · 0 goals
  • 2023–24
    Atlético Madrid II18 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€5.4m ↑ €1.05m
Foot
Left
Height
173 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Atlético Madrid II → Atlético Madrid Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Atlético Madrid II €2.16m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 23, 2026

Full report
Performance score
84
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Dribbling.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 87).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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