Luigi Riva

Italy · Striker (Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1966-1972

Thunderous left foot that fired Cagliari to their only Scudetto

Nicknames Rombo di Tuono, Gigi

79.3OVR#227 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Riva plays poetic football. He is a realistic poet.”
— Manlio Scopigno, Cagliari coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed80.7
  • Shooting86.4
  • Passing71.6
  • Ball Control78.8
  • Movement79.4
  • Football IQ78.5
  • Defending Skill35.7
  • Physical83.0
  • Mental82.0
  • Career75.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty98
  2. Shot Power95
  3. Acrobatics92
  4. Attacking Positioning92
  5. Finishing91
  6. Volleys90
  7. Long Shots88
  8. Possession88
  9. Runs in Behind88
  10. Anticipation88

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.7

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run81
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 86.4

  • Finishing91
  • Shot Power95
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys90
  • Curve80
  • Penalties84
  • Heading83
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity85
  • Acrobatics92

Passing 71.6

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing69
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 78.8

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 79.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 78.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 35.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking35
  • Interceptions39
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 83.0

  • Strength88
  • Stamina79
  • Agility83
  • Balance84
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression79

Mental 82.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration82
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 75.0

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements67
  • Durability52
  • Loyalty98

Profile

Born
7 November 1944
Height
180 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1962–1976
Prime
1966-1972

Club career

  • 1962–1963 Legnano
  • 1963–1976 Cagliari

Honours

Continental title 1

1968 UEFA European Championship

League title · Serie A Cagliari 1

1969–70

Capocannoniere 3

1966–67, 1968–69, 1969–70

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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