Nicolás Tagliafico

Argentina · Left-back (Centre-back) · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2018-2023

Small, combative left-back who defends his flank with real grit

75.4OVR#662 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.0
  • Shooting56.4
  • Passing70.6
  • Ball Control68.0
  • Movement69.2
  • Football IQ77.0
  • Defending Skill81.3
  • Physical76.0
  • Mental87.7
  • Career79.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness92
  2. Determination92
  3. Stamina90
  4. Aggression88
  5. Big-Game Temperament88
  6. Tactical Discipline88
  7. Recovery86
  8. Concentration86
  9. Standing Tackle84
  10. Sliding Tackle84

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.0

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed66
  • Top Speed with Ball70
  • Knock-on & Run64
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 56.4

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots60
  • Volleys52
  • Curve66
  • Penalties54
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity50
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 70.6

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 68.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks54
  • Weak Foot52
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 69.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind64
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 77.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 81.3

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking80
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 76.0

  • Strength72
  • Stamina90
  • Agility78
  • Balance78
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play46
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression88

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 79.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements77
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
31 August 1992
Height
172 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2011–now
Prime
2018-2023

Club career

  • 2010–2016 Banfield
  • 2013–2013 Real Murcia (loan)
  • 2016–2018 Independiente
  • 2018–2022 Ajax
  • 2022–now Olympique Lyonnais

Honours

World Cup 1

2022 Argentina

Continental title 2

2021 Copa América · 2024 Copa América

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 3

2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22

Copa Sudamericana 1

2017

KNVB Cup 2

2018–19, 2020–21

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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