
Johnny Cardoso
24-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 9/24/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cardoso made the summer move to Atletico after a bit of a breakthrough at Betis last season where he made 24 starts as a defensive midfielder. It's a massive step up for the soon-to-be 24-year-old, and he'll undoubtedly face more competition for minutes in the loaded Atletico midfield. Throw in a deep midfield with an already lack of upside, most of Cardoso's fantasy value will come from defensive stats. If he's not guaranteed 90 minutes most games, he'll struggle to be relevant.

Remains out
Cardoso (ankle) remains out for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, according to Nacho Donado from El Golazo De Gol.
ANALYSIS
Cardoso will miss a second game in a row due to an ankle injury since he wasn't spotted back in training yet. The midfielder will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to know if he can ba available for Wednesday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. Until then, captain Koke is expected to get a larger role in the midfield.
Cardoso will miss a second game in a row due to an ankle injury since he wasn't spotted back in training yet. The midfielder will likely be assessed at the beginning of next week to know if he can ba available for Wednesday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. Until then, captain Koke is expected to get a larger role in the midfield.
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Ruled out against Liverpool
Cardoso is out for Wednesday's trip to Liverpool and won't travel due to a sprain in his left ankle suffered during Monday's training, according to the club.
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Signs with Atletico Madrid
Cardoso has completed a transfer to Atletico Madrid from Betis, according to his new club.
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Plays 86 minutes
Cardoso played 86 minutes before coming off during Wednesday's Conference League final.
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Doesn't feature in squad list
Cardoso (undisclosed) doesn't feature in the squad list for Friday's final game of the season against Valencia.
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Scores in win
Johnny Cardoso scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Monday's 3-1 victory against Girona.
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EPL teams after him
Chelsea and Bournemouth are interested in signing Cardoso, according to Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Tottenham have shown an intention to sign Cardoso, but the midfielder is gaining more admirers in the Premier League. Chelsea and Bournemouth are both keeping close tabs, though it's unclear if either side will aim to sign the Betis and USMNT midfielder.
Tottenham have shown an intention to sign Cardoso, but the midfielder is gaining more admirers in the Premier League. Chelsea and Bournemouth are both keeping close tabs, though it's unclear if either side will aim to sign the Betis and USMNT midfielder.