Erik Lamela

Argentina · Right winger (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2016

Combative left-footed technician famed for his rabona finishes

Nicknames Coco

72.9OVR#983 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed76.7
  • Shooting74.2
  • Passing74.0
  • Ball Control77.8
  • Movement74.4
  • Football IQ73.0
  • Defending Skill46.3
  • Physical74.1
  • Mental75.0
  • Career60.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Skills & Tricks89
  2. Shooting Creativity86
  3. Dribbling84
  4. Possession84
  5. Agility84
  6. Aggression84
  7. First Touch82
  8. Stamina82
  9. Determination82
  10. Reactions81

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.7

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run68
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 74.2

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys74
  • Curve80
  • Penalties72
  • Heading56
  • Direct Free Kicks66
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 74.0

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 77.8

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks89
  • Weak Foot48
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 74.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 73.0

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 46.3

  • Defensive Positioning60
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions50
  • Standing Tackle56
  • Sliding Tackle38
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 74.1

  • Strength62
  • Stamina82
  • Agility84
  • Balance80
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions81
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels54
  • Aggression84

Mental 75.0

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration72
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 60.6

  • Consistency60
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements47
  • Durability60
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
4 March 1992
Height
184 cm
Weight
78 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2009–2025
Prime
2012-2016

Club career

  • 2009–2011 River Plate
  • 2011–2013 Roma
  • 2013–2021 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2021–2024 Sevilla
  • 2024–2025 AEK Athens

Honours

Europa League 1

2023 Sevilla

FIFA Puskás Award 1

2021

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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