Ademola Lookman's debut for Atlético Madrid was sensational and left fans ecstatic, reminiscent of the immediate impact Luis Suárez had at the club. The Nigerian forward not only scored a goal but also provided an assist, showcasing remarkable mobility and dribbling ability. With a total of 64 interventions and 38 completed passes, Lookman enhanced the play of Ruggeri, Baena, Griezmann, Barrios, and Koke, bringing new hope to the team, something that hadn't been seen since the arrival of the Uruguayan forward. It is worth recalling that Luis Suárez, in his debut against Granada, came on in the 71st minute to score two goals and assist Llorente, foreshadowing what would be a magical season. The 'Pistolero' rarely returned to the bench and was crucial in winning the Spanish championship, scoring 21 goals in the competition. Since the year 2000, Suárez was the only one of the 14 debutants to score twice in his first game. However, it doesn't take much to find another player who scored on his debut. On September 13, Nico González, on loan from Juventus, also scored with a header against Villarreal, immediately winning the fans' affection at the Metropolitano. However, that remains the only goal he has scored for the club. Before him, Sorloth also scored in his first game, precisely against Villarreal, the club he had transferred from. According to data from Be Soccer, a total of 93 footballers have scored on their debut for Atlético, but not all great performances involved goals. João Félix, the most expensive signing in the club's history, had a memorable start by winning a penalty against Getafe after a spectacular individual play, although he failed to meet the high expectations. Successful debuts are not limited to signings. Several youth players have also made their mark. Ricard, despite being a right-back, scored as a starter against Cardassar. Camello, Borja Garcés, Rober Núñez, and Héctor Fernández are other examples of young academy players who scored in their first game for the first team. It is noteworthy that five of the 14 players who debuted with a goal this millennium were trained at the club that has Simeone at the helm of the first team.
Image of Madrid Ademola Lookman remains central to this story.
Image of Madrid Ademola Lookman remains central to this story.
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