Discover the shocking story of João Félix, the Portuguese wonderkid once hailed as the next Cristiano Ronaldo, and find out what happened to his promising career.
This video explores the dramatic rise and fall of João Félix, from winning the prestigious Golden Boy award at Benfica to his record-breaking €126 million transfer to Atlético Madrid. We delve into the core of his struggles, highlighting the philosophical clash with manager Diego Simeone, whose defensive system stifled Félix’s creative talents. Follow his journey through a series of unsuccessful loan spells at Chelsea and Barcelona, the public fallout with Atlético, and the ultimate move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where he now plays alongside the very legend he was meant to emulate. Was it the manager, the system, or Félix’s own character and work ethic that led to his decline?
00:00 – The Next Ronaldo?
00:50 – Porto’s Rejection
01:34 – Benfica’s Golden Boy
03:19 – The Atlético Gamble
05:01 – Simeone Conflict
05:32 – Failed Loan Spells
07:00 – The Attitude Problem
08:06 – The Saudi Move
09:00 – Who Is To Blame?