Daniel Passarella

Argentina · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1976-1986

Fierce defensive leader, dominant in the air and a set-piece goal threat

Nicknames El Gran Capitán, El Kaiser

81.6OVR#79 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“The best defender I have ever seen in my life. And the best header of the ball, both in attack and in defence.”
— Diego Maradona, Argentina teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed65.5
  • Shooting77.4
  • Passing75.0
  • Ball Control72.5
  • Movement75.6
  • Football IQ80.5
  • Defending Skill89.0
  • Physical81.9
  • Mental88.5
  • Career85.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership96
  2. Aggression95
  3. Determination95
  4. Heading94
  5. Aerial Duels94
  6. Standing Tackle92
  7. Big-Game Temperament92
  8. Defensive Positioning90
  9. Marking90
  10. Interceptions90

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.5

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run57
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 77.4

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys75
  • Curve70
  • Penalties88
  • Heading94
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity52
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 75.0

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls75
  • Crossing65
  • Link-up Play75
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 72.5

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks55
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 75.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 80.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity68

Defending Skill 89.0

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking90
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle92
  • Sliding Tackle90
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 81.9

  • Strength85
  • Stamina82
  • Agility75
  • Balance80
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels94
  • Aggression95

Mental 88.5

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership96
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration86
  • Determination95
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 85.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements88
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
25 May 1953
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1971–1989
Prime
1976-1986

Club career

  • 1971–1973 Sarmiento
  • 1974–1982 River Plate
  • 1982–1986 Fiorentina
  • 1986–1988 Inter Milan
  • 1988–1989 River Plate

Honours

World Cup 2

1978 Argentina · 1986 Argentina

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 7

1975 Metropolitano, 1975 Nacional, 1977 Metropolitano, 1979 Metropolitano, 1979 Nacional, 1980 Metropolitano, 1981 Nacional

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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