Koke is the creator in Atleti
The Atletico player grows every day as a player and this year has been uncovered as the best assistant maker in the team with 9 assists from official statistics of the Football League.
He has become a regular starter in the first team at the Caderon. Jorge Resurrection, Koke, has seized the opportunities given to him by coach Diego Pablo Simeone, and he has become the creative outlet for the side. Whether acting in the line of attacking midfielders or in midfield, the youngster has nine assists for his team, more than any other player in the squad.
Koke numbers put him among the top five passers in the league according to Opta data, official statistics provider of the Professional Football League. The player born in Vallecas is only behind the likes of Iniesta (14), Messi (11) and Cesc (10), tied with Özil (9) in fourth. The `6' of the rojiblanco rubs shoulders with the best players in the league and is the youngest in the top 10.
Koke recently completed 100 games for the club, against Real Sociedad, just 3 years after making his debut in the first team at the Nou Camp. He is a symbol of a club that is investing in the academy, the midfielder demonstrates an ambition which has allowed him to grow and not settle for what you have already achieved. "It is important to continue to play and gain experience, because at 21 years old I am proud and eager to continue working." said Koke
