Johnny Cardoso
2030 · clause 101,8 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Johnny Cardoso in Career Mode
Johnny Cardoso is a holding midfielder at Atlético Madrid (81 overall, CDM) — notable at that. At 23 they already deliver and still rise (ceiling 87): the sweet spot between output and projection. What sets them apart is their reading of the game of 82.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should Johnny Cardoso have?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Anchor them in front of the centre-backs to screen space, break up play and make the first pass. They're the team's balance. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding and Centre-half, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Their best assets are reading of the game (82), short passing (82) and tackling (81). That very good reading of the game is their signature.
What are they missing?
For their role there's no weakness of note; a very well-rounded player.
Are they worth the price?
Their market price sits around 44,3 M€, with 71 K€ in wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side.
How much will they grow?
They start from 81 with a ceiling of 87 — that's +6 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is Johnny Cardoso's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can Johnny Cardoso's rating go?
Their potential is 87. They start from 81, so they can rise +6 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 44,3 M€, with 71 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 82 — very good for their position.
Career Mode performance
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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