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João Félix is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays in attacking positions, including forward and second striker. He developed at Benfica and became a first-team player before moving from Benfica to Atlético Madrid in 2019. That year he received the Golden Boy award, which recognizes a leading young player in European football. Félix has also represented Portugal at senior international level.
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What position does João Félix play, and where did he develop?
João Félix is an attacking forward who can also play as a second striker or in a supporting attacking role. He developed at Benfica and became a first-team player there before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2019.
Why was João Félix's move to Atlético Madrid so notable?
Atlético Madrid paid a reported 126 million euros to Benfica for Félix in 2019. The transfer made him Atlético's record signing at the time and one of the most expensive teenage transfers in football.
What did João Félix win in 2019?
Félix won the Golden Boy award in 2019, which recognizes the outstanding young player in European football. The award followed his breakout Benfica season and his move to Atlético Madrid.
Why do João Félix biographies mention both Chelsea and Barcelona?
Atlético loaned Félix to Chelsea in 2023 and then to Barcelona for the 2023-24 season. He later returned to Chelsea on a permanent deal in 2024, so both clubs appear in his post-Atlético career record. [Chelsea biography](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/joao-felix-the-biography)
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