Goalscoring Explosion: The Immediate Impact of Julián Álvarez and Sorloth at Atlético
Atlético de Madrid reinforced their attack with Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth, seeking greater goalscoring power after the departures of Morata and Memphis. These signings have had an immediate impact on the team, exceeding expectations and adding to the rich history of great Atlético strikers.
Julián Álvarez, nicknamed the ‘Spider,’ has contributed a total of 29 goals (17 in La Liga, five in Copa del Rey, and seven in the Champions League). Alexander Sorloth, known as the ‘Hitman’ by Simeone, has scored 24 goals (20 in La Liga and four in Copa del Rey).
Their numbers are remarkable and place them among the best goalscoring debuts in the club’s recent history. Only Falcao, with 36 goals in his first season, surpasses them both. Griezmann, a current teammate in the attack, also had a good start with 25 goals.
Other strikers like Forlán (23 goals), Luis Suárez (21 goals), and Mandžukić (20 goals) also had a positive impact in their first spell at the club. In comparison, other signings like Gameiro or Morata had a lower performance in their first campaigns.
Young promises like Fernando Torres, Agüero, and Diego Costa also had a good start, while others like Joao Félix or Vietto failed to consolidate. These data promise great offensive power for the next season under the direction of Simeone, who hopes to complement this talent with more additions, such as the possible arrival of Baena.
