Atlético legend · 2019–2024

Mario Hermoso

Spain · Defender

A Madrid-born, left-footed centre-back who came back to the city and won the 2020–21 league title.

League games: 131
League goals: 6
Trophies with Atlético: 1
Caps for Spain: 5

The story of Mario Hermoso

Mario Hermoso was born in Madrid in 1995 and grew up in Real Madrid's academy before making his name at Espanyol. Atlético signed him in 2019.

Five seasons in defence

A left-footed centre-back, Hermoso gave the team a good first pass and could also play at left-back or in a back three. He was part of the squad that won La Liga in 2020–21 and played more than 130 league games for the club, scoring several goals from set pieces.

Legacy

He left in 2024 for Roma. He is remembered as a dependable defender in the years when Simeone's team won its second league title.

Honours with Atlético

🏆 La Liga: 2020–21

Mario Hermoso's goals for Atlético since 2002

4 goals in the match sheets we hold (1221 Atlético matches from 2002 on).

Against

By competition

Champions League 2
La Liga 2

First goal: RB Salzburg, 9 December 2020

Last goal: Real Madrid, 18 September 2022

Career

Years	Club	Games	Goals
2014–2015	Real Madrid C	34	2
2015–2017	Real Madrid B	33	1
2015–2016	Valladolid(loan)	31	0
2017–2019	Espanyol	54	4
2019–2024	Atlético Madrid	131	6
2024–	Roma	45	5
2025	Bayer Leverkusen(loan)	4	0
2018–2019	Spain (national team)	5	0

League games and goals for each club; Atlético rows are highlighted.

Quick answers

How many games did Mario Hermoso play for Atlético Madrid?

Mario Hermoso played 131 league games for Atlético de Madrid and scored 6 league goals (2019–2024).

What did Mario Hermoso win with Atlético Madrid?

With Atlético de Madrid, Mario Hermoso won: La Liga: 2020–21.

Facts from Wikipedia · Wikidata · ESPN. Photo: Giovanni Batista Rodriguez from San Sebastian-Donostia, España, CC BY 2.0.