Recently, "Marca" talked about Militon's outstanding performance in recent days. They said that the player has been with Real Madrid for six seasons and has grown from a substitute player to an indispensable defensive core today.
In the summer of 2019, Militon transferred from Porto to Real Madrid, which was regarded as an important addition to the team's future defense line. The club paid nearly €50 million for the young, fast and strong Brazilian central defender. Although he performed well in Portugal and has played for the Brazilian national team, he has not received much chance of playing in his first season since joining Real Madrid. At that time, Ramos and Varane were the undisputed main central defenders, and Militon accumulated about 1,000 minutes of game time in only 20 games.
At first, his performance seemed a little nervous and unstable, but by the 2020/21 season, things began to change. Zidane had to use Militon in a key game due to injuries to Ramos and Varane. He has shown a great performance against Liverpool and Chelsea, proving his strength. Although his total playing time was affected by muscle injuries this season, he still won the trust of his coach.
In the 2021/22 season, with Ramos and Varane leaving, Militon ushered in a major opportunity in his career. Partnering with new aid Alaba, he became a core player under Ancelotti, making more than 50 appearances (4344 minutes) throughout the season, helping the team win the La Liga championship and the 14th Champions League trophy. In the following 2022/23 season, Militon reached the peak of her personal career, participated in almost all competitions, and performed well.
However, in a league game in August 2023, Militon suffered a severe injury from an ACL torn left knee, which left him missing almost the entire season (232 days). He did not return until April 2024. Although he failed to have much impact on the results of the season, he still won the La Liga and Champions League championships with the team. Unfortunately, just as he was trying to recover, he suffered the same injury in his right knee and faced a nine-month rest period again.
Now, in the 2025/26 season, Militon returned to the arena with a strong attitude. After overcoming two serious injuries, he became a key figure in the defense line under Alonso's rule. Every game shows that he has returned to his best. With his excellent confrontational ability, speed and ball-handling skills, Militon brought the required stability to Real Madrid's defense. More importantly, he has regained confidence and leadership, becoming the pillar of his teammates' trust, which is crucial to the team's future success.
source:7m cn sports