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My Take
Thiago Almada's story moves me. Rising out of Fuerte Apache, one of Buenos Aires' toughest neighborhoods, he became part of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad and made history as the first active MLS player to lift the trophy. As an attacking midfielder and winger, he carries that unpredictable spark that makes you lean forward whenever he gets the ball. Now at Atlético Madrid, he's being forged in elite European football while still incredibly young. I'm a sucker for the kid-from-the-barrio-conquers-the-world arc, and his ceiling looks genuinely sky-high.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Thiago Almada
- Name (Japanese)
- ティアゴ・アルマダ
- Reading
- てぃあご・あるまだ
- Born
- April 26, 2001 (age 25)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Fuerte Apache, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Thiago Almada born?
Born April 26, 2001 (age 25).
Where is Thiago Almada from?
Thiago Almada is from Fuerte Apache, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Thiago Almada do?
Thiago Almada works as association football player.
How tall is Thiago Almada?
Thiago Almada is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.