Garrincha

Brazil · Right winger · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1957-1966

Unpredictable dribbling magician who toyed with defenders using the same feint

Nicknames Alegria do Povo, Anjo de Pernas Tortas, Mané

76.9OVR#470 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed88.2
  • Shooting75.4
  • Passing78.9
  • Ball Control89.2
  • Movement68.2
  • Football IQ74.5
  • Defending Skill26.3
  • Physical73.0
  • Mental69.3
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling99
  2. Change of Pace97
  3. Skills & Tricks97
  4. Balance96
  5. Big-Game Temperament96
  6. First Touch94
  7. Agility93
  8. Possession92
  9. Acceleration91
  10. Dribbling Speed91

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.2

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed91
  • Top Speed with Ball86
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace97

Shooting 75.4

  • Finishing85
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys75
  • Curve85
  • Penalties70
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 78.9

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing88
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 89.2

  • Dribbling99
  • Possession92
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks97
  • Weak Foot65
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 68.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs35

Football IQ 74.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 26.3

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking25
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle30
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap18

Physical 73.0

  • Strength60
  • Stamina72
  • Agility93
  • Balance96
  • Recovery85
  • Reactions91
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression60

Mental 69.3

  • Big-Game Temperament96
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness60
  • Concentration70
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline50

Career 78.2

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements86
  • Durability68
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
28 October 1933
Height
169 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1953–1972
Prime
1957-1966

Club career

  • 1953–1965 Botafogo
  • 1966–1966 Corinthians
  • 1967–1967 Portuguesa Carioca
  • 1968–1968 Atlético Junior
  • 1968–1969 Flamengo
  • 1971–1971 Red Star Paris
  • 1972–1972 Olaria

Honours

World Cup 2

1958 Brazil · 1962 Brazil

World Cup Golden Boot 1

1962

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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