Javier Pastore

Argentina · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2015

Elegant, languid playmaker with silky touch and inventive back-heels

Nicknames El Flaco

73.1OVR#960 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed67.7
  • Shooting71.2
  • Passing83.4
  • Ball Control85.2
  • Movement67.0
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill38.3
  • Physical66.4
  • Mental64.0
  • Career61.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. First Touch92
  2. Skills & Tricks92
  3. Through Balls90
  4. Link-up Play90
  5. Vision90
  6. Possession89
  7. Short Passing88
  8. Spatial Awareness88
  9. Tactical Creativity88
  10. Shooting Creativity86

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.7

  • Top Speed66
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed74
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run56
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 71.2

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys70
  • Curve80
  • Penalties70
  • Heading50
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 83.4

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls90
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 85.2

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession89
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot68
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 67.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 38.3

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions44
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 66.4

  • Strength56
  • Stamina64
  • Agility78
  • Balance80
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression52

Mental 64.0

  • Big-Game Temperament70
  • Leadership56
  • Selflessness64
  • Concentration68
  • Determination66
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 61.0

  • Consistency62
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements57
  • Durability50
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
20 June 1989
Height
187 cm
Weight
78 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2007–2023
Prime
2010-2015

Club career

  • 2007–2009 Huracán
  • 2009–2011 Palermo
  • 2011–2018 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2018–2021 AS Roma
  • 2021–2022 Elche
  • 2022–2023 Qatar SC

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 5

2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18

Coupe de France 2

2016–17, 2017–18

Trophée des Champions 4

2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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