Thiago Almada

Thiago Almada contract and transfer fees

Thiago Almada's contract with River Plate runs until 31 December 2029 (37 months left). The final six months open on 1 July 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Thiago Almada has moved for €80m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (4 paid transfers). The biggest: €24m, Atlanta United to Botafogo, Jul 2024.

River Plate paid €20m for Thiago Almada in August 2026. His value is now €16m, €4m below the fee. That is €2m per appearance across his 12 for them so far.

Thiago Almada transfer history and what each club made

• Vélez Sarsfield · sold to Atlanta United for €15m (Feb 2022)
• Atlanta United · signed from Vélez Sarsfield for €15m (Feb 2022) · sold to Botafogo for €24m (Jul 2024) · profit for Atlanta United €10m
• Botafogo · signed from Atlanta United for €24m (Jul 2024) · sold to Atlético de Madrid for €21m (Jul 2025) · loss for Botafogo €3m
• Atlético de Madrid · signed from Botafogo for €21m (Jul 2025) · sold to River Plate for €20m (Aug 2026) · loss for Atlético de Madrid €1m
• River Plate · signed from Atlético de Madrid for €20m (Aug 2026) · current club

Thiago Almada injury record and availability

Thiago Almada has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026 league season Thiago Almada has played 901 of a possible 1,170 minutes since he joined (77%): 11 starts and 12 appearances in 13 games, average rating 7.57.

Since 2023, Thiago Almada has had 4 injury spells: 70 days out and 11 games missed. Most frequent: calf problems (2 times). Longest: muscle tear, 30 days (Sep 2025).

• 2026/27: 1 spell, 23 days out, 1 game missed
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 30 days out, 7 games missed
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

River Plate injury list

Thiago Almada international career: Argentina caps

Thiago Almada has 21 senior caps for Argentina and 5 international goals.

Last 12 months: 10 caps, 7 starts, 554 minutes in 13 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 20 Jul 2026.

Thiago Almada: club-trained at Vélez Sarsfield

Thiago Almada is club-trained at Vélez Sarsfield: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• Vélez Sarsfield

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.