16 Thiago Almada
Midfielder Argentina Botafogo
Thiago Almada, 2001-04-26, Midfielder for Argentina, plays for Botafogo. 20 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Argentina's 2026 World Cup Group J squad.
Age
25 yrs
Height
171 cm
Weight
64 kg
Caps
20
Goals
2
Position
Midfielder
Number
#16
Biography
Botafogo midfielder and a member of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad. Currently plying his trade at Botafogo, an industrious midfielder, Thiago Almada excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Argentina. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to represent Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a historic moment for the nation.
Career Timeline
2022
Almada was a member of the Argentina team that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making history by becoming the first active Major League Soccer player to win the tournament.