7 players who have featured for both Atlético Madrid and Barcelona ✨ | OneFootball

Famous faces, great stories.

As FC Barcelona hosts Atlético Madrid in tonight’s big La Liga clash, we invite you to dive back into a shared piece of history. 

Here’s our selection of iconic players who have worn both jerseys. 

Luis Suárez – The Man of Titles 🏆

The Uruguayan giant had his most prolific period at Barça, winning the Champions League and scoring nearly 200 goals. At Atlético, he wrote one of the most memorable chapters of his career, delivering the 2021 La Liga title to Simeone in his very first season.

David Villa – The Perfect Striker of Both Worlds ✨

World champion and Spanish icon, Villa was a key architect of La Liga success with Barça before joining Atlético. In the Spanish capital, he continued his career with the same striker’s instinct and won the Spanish league title in 2014.

Antoine Griezmann – The Return of the Prodigy 🐐

Perhaps the greatest story between the two clubs. Arriving at the Colchoneros in 2014, the Frenchman shone there until 2019. He then joined Barça, with whom he won the Spanish Cup in 2021. The following year, he returned to Atlético, where he is now their all-time top scorer.

Sergio Agüero – An Iconic Goalscorer ⚽️

A legend at Atlético, where he played from 2006 to 2011, Agüero won the Europa League in 2010. After shining at City for a decade, he returned to La Liga with Barça in 2021, but a heart condition forced him to retire five months after his arrival.

João Félix – The Golden Youth 🤴

Joao Felix has played nearly 200 matches for both teams. He won La Liga in 2021 with Atlético. 

Memphis Depay – The Reliable Asset 💪

The Dutch striker was a transitional player between two eras at Barça, bringing creativity and explosiveness. In the winter of 2023, he joined the Colchoneros. He stayed one season in Madrid before heading to Brazil.

Clément Lenglet – The Solid Defender 🔒

After playing for Barça before joining Atlético, Lenglet experienced both styles: possession and intense pressing. His role shows that the connection between the clubs isn’t just about attackers or global stars.

And you, who is your iconic player from both clubs? Tell us in the comments!

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📸 JOSEP LAGO