Summary

Thiago Almada (Argentina), Forward, 17 caps, 5 international goals, model: 4.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

Thiago Almada

#11 Forward Atlético De Madrid (ESP) Argentina

Thiago Almada is a 25-year-old forward for Atlético De Madrid (ESP) and Argentina. He has earned 17 caps and 5 international goals for Argentina. Our model puts Argentina's title chance at 9% with a 97% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

17 Caps

5 Goals

3 Season goals

1 Assists

6.73 Form rating

Age25Height171cm / 5'7"Weight139 lbsMarket value€22.2M

View next match prediction See Argentina team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Thiago Almada · the model’s read

Thiago Almada brings 17 caps and 5 international goals for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Atlético De Madrid (ESP). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Almada's anytime-goalscoring probability at 4.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.07 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Thiago Almada: World Cup 2026 Form

How Thiago has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.5

Last match vs Jordan

Holding steady

6.7

vs Algeria

55 min

6.9

vs Austria

64 min

6.5

vs Jordan

30 min

Thiago Almada: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (66 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7

Career baseline 6.9

1.21 Shotsper 90 min 1.64

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.78

0.6 Key passesper 90 min 1.92

3.02 Tacklesper 90 min 1.89

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.57

5.44 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 5.48

78 Touchesper 90 min 71

At World Cup 2026, Thiago is rating 6.7 — below his 6.9 career baseline.

Argentina Squad

Full squad

Thiago is part of a Argentina squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group J.

Lionel Messi Forward 5.13 Shots / 90

Nicolás Otamendi Defender 1.37 Tackles / 90

Rodrigo de Paul Midfielder 1.69 Key passes / 90

Lautaro Martínez Forward 3.49 Shots / 90

Leandro Paredes Midfielder 1.49 Key passes / 90

Nicolás Tagliafico Defender 1.86 Tackles / 90

Thiago Almada: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Atlanta United

2022 - 2024

Velez Sarsfield

2006 - 2022

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

3 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Brazilian Brasileirao 2024

1× Copa Libertadores 2024

1× FIFA World Cup 2022

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

2 Cup Competitions

1 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 2

1× Brazilian Brasileirao
2024
1× Copa Libertadores
2024

International 1

1× FIFA World Cup
2022

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Thiago's career.

12 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

3 AchievementsMajor honours

MLS Team Of The Week Atlanta United ·

MLS

Selection

MLS Goal Of The Week Atlanta United ·

MLS

Award

MLS Newcomer Of The Year Atlanta United ·

MLS

Award

MLS Player Of The Week Atlanta United ·

MLS

Award

MLS Player Of The Month Atlanta United ·

MLS

Award

MLS All-Star Atlanta United ·

MLS

Selection

MLS Best XI Atlanta United ·

MLS

Selection

Thiago Almada: Quick Facts

#11Shirt number

25Age

171cm / 5'7"Height

139 lbsWeight

Ciudadela, ArgentinaBirthplace

Atlético De Madrid (ESP)Club

Part of the Argentina squad at World Cup 2026

Argentina team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Thiago Almada play?

Thiago Almada plays as a Forward for Atlético De Madrid (ESP). At World Cup 2026 they represent Argentina.

How many caps does Thiago Almada have?

Thiago Almada has 17 international caps for Argentina, with 5 international goals.

What trophies has Thiago Almada won?

Thiago Almada has won 3 career honours. Notable titles include Brazilian Brasileirao (x1), Copa Libertadores (x1), FIFA World Cup (x1).

What is Argentina's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Argentina at 9% to win World Cup 2026 and 97% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?

Argentina are in Group J at World Cup 2026, facing Algeria, Austria, Jordan.