The Atlético de Madrid's Academy of Midfielders
Atlético de Madrid has specialized in training high-quality midfielders, and Pablo Barrios is the latest to establish himself as a rojiblanco sensation. At just 21 years old, Barrios has already made 79 appearances with the first team and has been a starter in 15 of the 18 games he has been available.
The Moratalaz player is one of the team’s most promising players and has been an Olympic champion in Paris 2024. Koke, the captain and player with the most games in the club’s history (664), has been a key player in the formation of midfielders in the Cholo era. Saúl, Thomas Partey, and Óliver Torres are other examples of the quality of midfielders trained in Atlético de Madrid’s Academy.
