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Saul Niguez (2006-2008 in Real Madrid Academy)

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - UEFA Super Cup
Saul Niguez

Saul Niguez is one of the most exciting upcoming football stars in the world right now and a player Real Madrid regret losing. The 23-year-old has been one of the best Atletico Madrid players for the last few years and has the potential to become a legend.

In 2006, being 11 years old, Saul joined his dream club Real Madrid's youth team. It was a great time for him from a football point of view, otherwise, it was a nightmare. Saul's teammates hated him for an unknown reason. They stole his shoes and food.

At one time, Saul was even forbidden to go to training because of a letter other boys sent to the coach. All Saul wanted to do was to play football, so he left for the other Madrid giant Atletico in 2008. There he has spent the rest of his amazing career, having a long-term contract until 2026.

Needless to say that few of the best games Saul has had have been against Real Madrid. In 2015 he put himself on the map with an amazing bicycle kick in a 4-0 battering but this season Saul scored the winner against Real in the UEFA Super Cup.

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