Fernando Chalana

Portugal · Left winger (Attacking midfielder, Right winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1980-1986

Slight, dazzling dribbler hailed as Portugal's little genius

Nicknames Pequeno Genial, Chalanix

73.6OVR#900 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed79.7
  • Shooting68.4
  • Passing80.9
  • Ball Control87.7
  • Movement66.2
  • Football IQ78.5
  • Defending Skill31.0
  • Physical68.3
  • Mental70.3
  • Career65.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling93
  2. Change of Pace92
  3. Skills & Tricks92
  4. Balance92
  5. Possession91
  6. First Touch90
  7. Agility89
  8. Dribbling Speed88
  9. Reactions87
  10. Press Resistance86

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.7

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball75
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 68.4

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys66
  • Curve80
  • Penalties68
  • Heading46
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 80.9

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 87.7

  • Dribbling93
  • Possession91
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 66.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning74
  • Anticipation73
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 78.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 31.0

  • Defensive Positioning38
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 68.3

  • Strength46
  • Stamina67
  • Agility89
  • Balance92
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels42
  • Aggression60

Mental 70.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership58
  • Selflessness68
  • Concentration72
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 65.4

  • Consistency66
  • Longevity64
  • Achievements59
  • Durability52
  • Loyalty86

Profile

Born
10 February 1959
Height
165 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1976–1992
Prime
1980-1986

Club career

  • 1976–1984 Benfica
  • 1984–1987 Bordeaux
  • 1987–1990 Benfica
  • 1990–1991 Belenenses
  • 1991–1992 Estrela da Amadora

Honours

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 6

1975–76, 1976–77, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1988–89

League title · Ligue 1 Bordeaux 2

1984–85, 1986–87

Coupe de France 2

1985–86, 1986–87

Taça de Portugal 3

1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83

Trophée des Champions 1

1986

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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