A gamer, a "funny serious guy", a "hairdresser" and more: this is the other side of Atlético Nacional's reinforcements for 2026
They are kind guys. On the field, they are "beasts" who fight for the ball as if their life depended on it. Off the field, in a "one-on-one" conversation, Atlético Nacional's reinforcements are smiling, receptive men: cool people. When they talk about soccer, their faces are serious, like an office worker reporting on their work – and they seem tired of doing so.
TL;DR
- Alfredo Morelos, despite a serious on-field demeanor, claims to be the biggest joker on the team and laughs frequently.
- Eduard Bello, known for his afro hair, admits to taking up to two hours to style it.
- Christian 'Chicho' Arango chose the number 17 because he found it the most appealing and prioritized playing for his childhood team over higher salary offers.
- Samuel Velásquez is a dedicated gamer, favoring Fortnite and FIFA, and uses video games to visualize his real-life performance, inspired by Jordi Alba.
- Milton Casco misses Argentinian 'asados' (barbecues) and brought mate herbs to Medellín, his first city outside Argentina.
- Nicolás Rodríguez, despite his shyness, dreamed of playing for a big club like Nacional and in a full stadium, El Atanasio.
- Kevin Cataño, at 2 meters tall, is the team's giant and presents a serious yet kind demeanor at 22 years old.