Barrios, the Anime 'Colchonero': A Legendary Tattoo
Atlético de Madrid’s young midfielder, Pablo Barrios, has caused a stir on social media by showing off a very special tattoo: a tribute to ‘Inazuma Eleven’, the iconic football anime.
The design, located on his calf, features Mark Evans, Jude Sharp, and Axel Blaze, three emblematic characters from the series that marked the childhood of many, including Barrios himself.
Born in 2003, Barrios belongs to a generation that grew up with ‘Inazuma Eleven’, a series that inspired him and that he now wears on his skin as a symbol of his passion for football and anime.
This gesture has been very well received by the ‘rojiblanco’ fans and the anime community, who celebrate that an elite player openly shows his admiration for this series.
Barrios thus joins other footballers who have expressed their love for anime, demonstrating once again that Japanese fiction not only entertains but also leaves an indelible mark on people. An original and personal nod that connects the player with his roots and with a fan base that shares his enthusiasm for football and anime. A ‘colchonero’ with the soul of a super champion.
