You are not likely to see a footballer's fortunes change so quickly and dramatically like Antony's has since he completed his loan move from Manchester United to Real Betis. At Old Trafford, the Brazilian was slapped with the moniker of being one of the club's worst signings and an £86 million mistake.
In Spain, though, the winger has been a revelation. The tricks and reliance on cutting in on his left foot that failed to fool anyone in the Premier League have now become a lethal weapon, and it certainly seems as though the former Ajax man has his confidence back. What's even more impressive is his overall impact on his team, as can be shown by how the La Liga table would look had the season begun when Antony joined Betis.
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Antony is on fire at the moment and, as things stand, he will be returning to Manchester United in the summer as a completely different player.
La Liga Table Since Antony Joined Betis Makes Incredible Reading
The Brazilian has helped his side claim 22 points in nine games
Antony of Real Betis during a La Liga match for Real Betis
Since the 25-year-old made the temporary shift, his new side have played nine games in the league, with the Brazilian managing two goals and two assists during this period. His performances have helped Betis rise from 10th, where they sat on the day he joined, to sixth, as they have become one of the in-form teams in the division.
In fact, only Barcelona have collected more points during this time, with their 27 beating Betis' 22. Real Madrid, who lost to Manuel Pellegrini's men in a recent encounter, sit five points further back on 17 points over the same period, while Atletico Madrid are all the way down in 10th.
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While he certainly isn't the only reason for this uptick in form, it is not a coincidence that things have dramatically improved at the Villamarin Stadium since the Brazilian international arrived.
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The former Real Madrid star has made his feelings clear about his teammate
Isco
It is not just fans that have been impressed with the impact that the attacker has made in Seville. It's also his teammates as former Real Madrid star Isco spoke about what lengths he believes his club should go to in order to sign the Brazilian on a permanent deal.
Speaking to DAZN, as per the BBC, the playmaker stated:
"We have to crowdfund so he can stay at least another year. We've noticed a change since he arrived; he brings us a lot. I'm happy to have Antony here. He's surprised us all with his humility and desire to help."
Betis are believed to be paying 84% of Antony's wages during his loan spell, while there is also believed to be a penalty fee included in the deal should the winger not make a certain number of appearances.
All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt - accurate as of 31/03/2025.