Atletico Madrid players impressed with Ruben Gomez, aged just 14

Atlético de Madrid's new signing surprised the players: he is only 14 years old

Simeone has given Atlético de Madrid youth players the opportunity of training with the first team

Atlético de Madrid are continuing their preparations for the fifth round of LaLiga against Valencia. The players who have been called up to their respective national teams have not yet returned to training. Meanwhile, Simeone has decided to give players from the youth system the opportunity to train with the first team, with the inclusion of a 14-year-old boy being surprising.

The international break gives 'wings' to Atlético de Madrid players

After the first four rounds of LaLiga , the first international break of the season has taken place. Players such as Julián Álvarez are taking advantage of the opportunity to regain their scoring touch during the matches against Argentina . Fortunately, Atlético de Madrid have not had to regret any injuries so far, so all players will soon return to training.

Two players from the Argentine soccer team hug each other celebrating a goal in a stadium.
Julián Álvarez scored a great goal against Chile to give Argentina the victory | Instagram

During the days of break, the players not called up to their national teams have continued training at the Majadahonda facilities . Simeone has given the opportunity to show their level to players from the youth team, being surprising the incorporation of Rubén Gómez . With the help of Sancris, an expert in the youth team of Atlético de Madrid , we are going to introduce the player from Cadete A.

Rubén Gómez is the surprise in Atlético de Madrid's last training session

Rubén Gómez is a player from the Atlético de Madrid youth system, born in 2009. He is a midfielder who can be both an inside midfielder and a left-footed extrem, who plays on the left with his natural foot. He is a very skilful player, with a left foot that looks to be the future of Atlético de Madrid .

Rubén stands out for being a very difficult player to stop in one-on-one situations: he likes to take on the ball, and he accompanies it with an important speed. In addition, he has great precision with his good leg (the left one), which allows him to define very well in the area, and make great passes. Simeone has decided to give him the opportunity to train with the first team to give him extra motivation for the future.

The young player from the youth team stood out a lot in the Cadet A , who last year were proclaimed champions of the League by beating Real Madrid in the last matchday by ( 5-1 ). However, his season did not end there, and Rubén Gómez was also called up to the Spanish national team . His role there was excellent, showing his quality and his rapid maturation by observing an astonishing ease in getting past rivals.

Rubén Gómez is a player from the Atlético de Madrid youth system who will be much talked about in the future. Simeone has decided to give him the opportunity to train with the first team at just 14 years old. We will see if in the future he becomes one of those players who make history from the youth system.