Ariel Ortega

Argentina · Right winger (Attacking midfielder, Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2001

Mazy, impish dribbler who beat defenders for fun with tricks and feints

Nicknames El Burrito

73.8OVR#878 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed83.7
  • Shooting71.0
  • Passing77.1
  • Ball Control84.8
  • Movement68.0
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill32.3
  • Physical72.2
  • Mental66.3
  • Career64.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling93
  2. Change of Pace92
  3. Skills & Tricks92
  4. Agility91
  5. Dribbling Speed90
  6. First Touch90
  7. Balance90
  8. Possession88
  9. Reactions88
  10. Acceleration87

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.7

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration87
  • Dribbling Speed90
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run73
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 71.0

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys70
  • Curve76
  • Penalties72
  • Heading52
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity84
  • Acrobatics64

Passing 77.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 84.8

  • Dribbling93
  • Possession88
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 68.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 32.3

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 72.2

  • Strength52
  • Stamina73
  • Agility91
  • Balance90
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels48
  • Aggression80

Mental 66.3

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness60
  • Concentration70
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline56

Career 64.8

  • Consistency64
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements60
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
4 March 1974
Height
170 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1991–2012
Prime
1996-2001

Club career

  • 1991–1996 River Plate
  • 1997–1998 Valencia
  • 1998–1999 Sampdoria
  • 1999–2000 Parma
  • 2000–2002 River Plate
  • 2002–2003 Fenerbahçe
  • 2004–2006 Newell's Old Boys
  • 2006–2011 River Plate
  • 2008–2009 Independiente Rivadavia (loan)
  • 2010–2011 All Boys (loan)
  • 2011–2012 Defensores de Belgrano

Honours

Copa Libertadores 1

1996 River Plate

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 6

1991 Apertura, 1993 Apertura, 1994 Apertura, 1996 Apertura, 2002 Clausura, 2008 Clausura

League title · Argentine Primera División Newell's Old Boys 1

2004 Apertura

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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