10 top strikers who played for Atletico Madrid in the last two decades

#6 Radamel Falcao (2011-2013)

The Colombian striker tormented defences all over Europe and La Liga when he played for Atletico Madrid

Radamel Falcao’s transfer of €40 million made him the club’s most expensive transfer. However, Atletico got more than their money’s worth with the Colombian turning in some stunning performances during his spell at the Spanish capital.

Falcao did not allow anyone to feel the absence of Forlan and Aguero as he settled in quickly and with devastating effect to guide Atletico to their second Europa League title. In doing so, Falcao became the only player to win the Europa League with two different clubs in consecutive years.

Falcao had an amazing goal scoring run at Atletico scoring 52 goals in just 68 games for the Madrid club.

In his second and final season at Atletico, Falcao turned in some memorable performances with his best arguably coming against Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup where he scored a hat-trick and completely destroyed the Chelsea defence.

He also played a crucial role in Atletico’s Copa Del Rey triumph over Real Madrid as he won his first and only domestic cup competition with Atletico Madrid.

Falcao moved on to Monaco for a fee believed to be around €60m which earned a handsome profit for the Spanish club.