Who is the best African player in Atletico Madrid history?

Atletico Madrid have featured African talent across their La Liga history, from the combative presence of Idrissa Gueye's contemporaries to more recent stars, with players representing nations across West and North Africa.

Thomas Partey

Ghana midfielder who made 188 appearances from 2015 to 2020, winning the Europa League and Super Cup and becoming the first African to score for Atletico in European competition.

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Geoffrey Kondogbia

Central African Republic midfielder who played 93 matches from 2020 to 2023 and was a key figure in Atletico's 2020-21 La Liga title triumph.

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Reinildo Mandava

Mozambique defender signed in January 2022, the first Mozambican to play for Atletico and hailed as their best signing in over a decade for his combative defensive displays.

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Larbi Benbarek

Morocco inside forward who joined Atletico in 1948, scored 22 goals in 49 appearances and helped the club win back-to-back La Liga titles in 1950 and 1951.

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Samu Omorodion

Nigeria striker who developed at Atletico from 2022 to 2024, showing predatory finishing before his high-profile move to Porto.

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Ademola Lookman

Nigeria forward who joined Atletico from Atalanta, bringing electric pace and clinical finishing after his 2023-24 Europa League Golden Boot season.

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