Juninho Paulista

Brazil · Attacking midfielder (Central midfielder, Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1995-1999

Tiny, quick attacking midfielder who drove forward with dribbles and sharp passes

Nicknames The Little Fella

76.6OVR#511 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed81.5
  • Shooting68.4
  • Passing80.9
  • Ball Control85.3
  • Movement74.0
  • Football IQ82.0
  • Defending Skill36.7
  • Physical69.0
  • Mental75.3
  • Career75.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Agility93
  2. Dribbling92
  3. Balance92
  4. Change of Pace90
  5. Possession90
  6. First Touch88
  7. Dribbling Speed87
  8. Short Passing86
  9. Through Balls86
  10. Link-up Play86

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.5

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed87
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace90

Shooting 68.4

  • Finishing74
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys68
  • Curve78
  • Penalties72
  • Heading42
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity78
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 80.9

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 85.3

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 74.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 82.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 36.7

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions42
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 69.0

  • Strength42
  • Stamina85
  • Agility93
  • Balance92
  • Recovery85
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play40
  • Aerial Duels36
  • Aggression62

Mental 75.3

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration76
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 75.0

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements67
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
22 February 1973
Height
167 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1993–2010
Prime
1995-1999

Club career

  • 1993–1993 Ituano
  • 1993–1995 São Paulo
  • 1995–1997 Middlesbrough
  • 1997–2002 Atlético Madrid
  • 1999–2000 Middlesbrough (loan)
  • 2000–2001 Vasco da Gama (loan)
  • 2002–2002 Flamengo (loan)
  • 2002–2004 Middlesbrough
  • 2004–2005 Celtic
  • 2005–2006 Palmeiras
  • 2006–2007 Flamengo
  • 2007–2008 Sydney FC
  • 2010–2010 Ituano

Honours

World Cup 1

2002 Brazil

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Vasco da Gama 1

2000

Intercontinental Cup 1

1993

Recopa Sudamericana 2

1993, 1994

Confederations Cup 1

1997

League Cup 1

2003–04

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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