Luís Figo

Portugal · Right winger (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2002

Technical winger who ruled the flank with dribbling and crossing

81.3OVR#95 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He can do everything: can cross, can cut inside, can shoot with his right or left. Yes, he really has everything.”
— Johan Cruyff, Dutch legend · 2000 · source

Category averages

  • Speed86.0
  • Shooting78.3
  • Passing87.9
  • Ball Control88.7
  • Movement74.8
  • Football IQ85.5
  • Defending Skill40.0
  • Physical80.9
  • Mental83.5
  • Career73.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling95
  2. Crossing92
  3. Possession92
  4. Consistency92
  5. Longevity92
  6. Change of Pace90
  7. Vision90
  8. Set-Piece Delivery90
  9. First Touch90
  10. Skills & Tricks90

All 64 attributes

Speed 86.0

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration89
  • Dribbling Speed87
  • Top Speed with Ball84
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace90

Shooting 78.3

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots85
  • Volleys80
  • Curve88
  • Penalties84
  • Heading65
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 87.9

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls85
  • Crossing92
  • Link-up Play85
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery90

Ball Control 88.7

  • Dribbling95
  • Possession92
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks90
  • Weak Foot75
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 74.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation81
  • Recovery Runs65

Football IQ 85.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 40.0

  • Defensive Positioning45
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions45
  • Standing Tackle45
  • Sliding Tackle35
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 80.9

  • Strength80
  • Stamina87
  • Agility89
  • Balance88
  • Recovery87
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play75
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression75

Mental 83.5

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership85
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration82
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 73.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements81
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty15

Profile

Born
4 November 1972
Height
180 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1989–2009
Prime
1998-2002

Club career

  • 1989–1995 Sporting CP
  • 1995–2000 Barcelona
  • 2000–2005 Real Madrid
  • 2005–2009 Inter Milan

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

2000

European Cup / Champions League 1

2002 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Barcelona 2

1997–98, 1998–99

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

2000–01, 2002–03

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 4

2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09

Intercontinental Cup 1

2002

UEFA Super Cup 2

1997, 2002

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1996–97

Copa del Rey 2

1996–97, 1997–98

Coppa Italia 1

2005–06

Taça de Portugal 1

1994–95

Supercopa de España 3

1996, 2001, 2003

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2006, 2008

FIFA World Player of the Year 1

2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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