Diego Forlán

Uruguay · Second striker (Striker, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2011

Two-footed long-range marksman and Golden Ball winner at the 2010 World Cup

Nicknames Cachavacha, Cacha

80.0OVR#184 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He was always one step ahead of the play. He saw things that others didn't.”

— Walter Gargano, Uruguay teammate · source

Top 10 attributes

Weak Foot97
Shot Power95
Long Shots93
Volleys92
Big-Game Temperament92
Finishing88
Attacking Positioning88
Determination88
Direct Free Kicks86
Possession86

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.3

Top Speed80
Acceleration80
Dribbling Speed74
Top Speed with Ball76
Knock-on & Run74
Change of Pace74

Shooting 86.2

Finishing88
Shot Power95
Long Shots93
Volleys92
Curve84
Penalties84
Heading72
Direct Free Kicks86
Shooting Creativity84
Acrobatics84

Passing 77.4

Short Passing82
Long Passing72
Through Balls78
Crossing74
Link-up Play80
Vision80
Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 85.2

Dribbling82
Possession86
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks76
Weak Foot97
Press Resistance84

Movement 79.2

Off-the-Ball Movement84
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation84
Recovery Runs56

Football IQ 83.0

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness82
Game Management80
Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 34.3

Defensive Positioning40
Marking32
Interceptions38
Standing Tackle40
Sliding Tackle30
Offside Trap26

Physical 77.1

Strength74
Stamina84
Agility78
Balance80
Recovery78
Reactions80
Hold-up Play74
Aerial Duels68
Aggression78

Mental 83.3

Big-Game Temperament92
Leadership78
Selflessness80
Concentration82
Determination88
Tactical Discipline80

Career 76.2

Consistency82
Longevity80
Achievements71
Durability82
Loyalty66

Profile

Born: 19 May 1979
Height: 180 cm
Foot: Both
Career: 1998–2019
Prime: 2004-2011

Club career

1998–2002 Independiente
2002–2004 Manchester United
2004–2007 Villarreal
2007–2011 Atlético Madrid
2011–2012 Inter Milan
2012–2014 Internacional
2014–2015 Cerezo Osaka
2015–2016 Peñarol
2016–2016 Mumbai City
2018–2018 Kitchee

Honours

Europa League 1

2010 Atlético Madrid

Continental title 1

2011 Copa América

League title · Premier League Manchester United 1

2002–03

League title · Uruguayan Primera División Peñarol 1

2015–16

League title · Hong Kong Premier League Kitchee 1

2017–18

UEFA Super Cup 1

2010

FA Cup 1

2003–04

Community Shield 1

2003

World Cup Golden Ball 1