Sorloth: The 'Salmon' Electrifying the Metropolitano
Alexander Sorloth has rightfully earned the affection of Atlético de Madrid fans, becoming a key catalyst for Diego Pablo Simeone. His ability to bring energy and decisive goals in crucial moments has propelled him to idol status.
With 13 goals and 2 assists in 1398 minutes, Sorloth averages a goal every 107 minutes, a statistic that reflects his immediate impact on the team’s game. His goals against rivals such as Villarreal, Leganés, Alavés, Getafe, Barcelona, and Celta de Vigo have demonstrated his worth and his goal-scoring instinct in pivotal moments.
The club has responded humorously to an ingenious joke by an Atlético fan on social media, known as @jc_sampaio, who popularized the phrase “Hands that fish salmon” in reference to Sorloth. This idea came from a parody of a club promotion with Riyadh Air, where players had to interact with songs.
Sampaio’s dubbed version, with Sorloth confessing that a song liked him “more than fishing for salmon with my hands,” quickly went viral, even being recognized by the club itself. These types of creative initiatives, such as @jc_sampaio’s videos, which have also dedicated creations to Real Madrid and a tribute to Simeone, demonstrate the passion and ingenuity of the Atlético fans, creating a unique bond with their idols.
