5 Great strikers to have played for Atletico Madrid

#4 Diego Forlan

Diego Forlan enjoyed 4 prolific seasons at the Vicente Calderon

Largely known in England for an underwhelming spell at Manchester United, Diego Forlan experienced far greater success once he left England finding his goalscoring form at Villarreal, Inter and most prominently Atletico Madrid.

The Uruguayan hitman bagged 96 goals in 196 games for Atletico Madrid and was instrumental in their Europa League success scoring a brace in the final to win the trophy for his side. A memorable player and one Atletico fans won't be forgetting in a hurry.

Forlan has always been admired for how he picked himself up despite his failings in England, as well as his performances on the big stage for Uruguay. He was excellent at the 2010 World Cup, even receiving the FIFA Golden Ball in that year which is presented to the best player at the tournament.

This would have been no surprise to the Atletico fans who were witnessing him turn out these performances on a weekly basis.