Jorge Valdano

Argentina · Second striker (Striker, Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1982-1987

Intelligent, tall centre-forward who unlocked attacks with smart link play

Nicknames El Filósofo

76.8OVR#485 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed73.5
  • Shooting76.3
  • Passing73.1
  • Ball Control79.2
  • Movement79.6
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill36.0
  • Physical77.6
  • Mental83.0
  • Career68.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Off-the-Ball Movement90
  2. Attacking Positioning88
  3. Decision Making88
  4. Finishing86
  5. Spatial Awareness86
  6. Tactical Creativity86
  7. Big-Game Temperament86
  8. Determination86
  9. Heading85
  10. Possession85

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.5

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 76.3

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys80
  • Curve72
  • Penalties78
  • Heading85
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 73.1

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing68
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 79.2

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession85
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 79.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement90
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 36.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions38
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 77.6

  • Strength82
  • Stamina79
  • Agility73
  • Balance78
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play80
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression72

Mental 83.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 68.4

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements74
  • Durability50
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
4 October 1955
Foot
Right
Career
1973–1987
Prime
1982-1987

Club career

  • 1973–1975 Newell's Old Boys
  • 1975–1979 Alavés
  • 1979–1984 Real Zaragoza
  • 1984–1987 Real Madrid

Honours

World Cup 1

1986 Argentina

Europa League 2

1985 Real Madrid · 1986 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

1985–86, 1986–87

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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