By Henry Vinter | 15 February 2053
The Redemption of Eduardo Angione
There was a time when Eduardo Angione was just another name buried in the Chelsea loan army—a forgotten footnote in the annual churn of talent. Signed by Chelsea in 2041 from ASSE, the Brazilian striker would go on to make 60 appearances in blue across six seasons, scoring 28 goals. But for all his potential, Stamford Bridge never felt like home. Seven loan spells—Rennes, Nantes, Cardiff, Burnley, Ath. Paranaense—paint the picture of a talent without a destination.
Fast forward to 2053, and Angione is the most lethal striker in Spain, and arguably, the world. Now 29, he has exploded into life at Atlético Madrid, where he has scored 96 goals in 105 appearances since his £98M move in 2049. This season alone, Angione has 20 goals in 21 La Liga appearances, topping the scoring charts while also ranking #1 for expected goals per 90 (0.75). He’s the heartbeat of an Atleti side leading La Liga and chasing European glory.
From Misfit to Model Professional
What changed? Angione’s evolution has gone deeper than physique—he has become a player of conviction and clarity. Described by coaches as a model professional, he has matured into a leader and talisman. His time at Chelsea sharpened his edges, but it’s in Madrid that he’s become polished steel.
Operating in a 4-4-2 system alongside the electric Marcelencio Augustin, Angione thrives on Hüseyin Göktepe’s creativity and Ridvan Baran’s overlapping energy. His decision-making and movement—evident in his remarkable 85% shot accuracy and 2.75 successful dribbles per 90—underline his transformation into a complete forward.
Legacy in the Making
Angione’s trophy cabinet is growing as fast as his legend. He’s already lifted La Liga (2052), multiple FA Cups and League Cups at Chelsea, and most recently, scored the winner in the 2053 Spanish Super Cup. Internationally, he’s netted 33 times in 63 appearances for Brazil and is a lock for the World Cup in 2054.
For more on Angione’s influence this season, see our latest edition of Leagues in Focus, where he tops La Liga’s scoring charts.
Once an exile, now an icon—Eduardo Angione is proof that not all roads to greatness are paved in blue.