Roberto Rivelino

Brazil · Left winger (Attacking midfielder, Central midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1968-1978

Left-footed technician famed for the elástico and ferocious long-range shots

Nicknames Patada Atômica, Reizinho do Parque

79.0OVR#251 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Rivellino was an artist, not a footballer.”
— Franz Beckenbauer, West Germany legend · source

Category averages

  • Speed77.5
  • Shooting85.6
  • Passing88.1
  • Ball Control85.5
  • Movement69.0
  • Football IQ83.2
  • Defending Skill41.7
  • Physical75.4
  • Mental77.3
  • Career77.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power97
  2. Skills & Tricks97
  3. Long Shots96
  4. Curve96
  5. Direct Free Kicks95
  6. Dribbling93
  7. Possession93
  8. First Touch92
  9. Shooting Creativity90
  10. Long Passing90

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.5

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed83
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run65
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 85.6

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power97
  • Long Shots96
  • Volleys85
  • Curve96
  • Penalties85
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks95
  • Shooting Creativity90
  • Acrobatics64

Passing 88.1

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing90
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing85
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery90

Ball Control 85.5

  • Dribbling93
  • Possession93
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks97
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 69.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 83.2

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness85
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 41.7

  • Defensive Positioning50
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions45
  • Standing Tackle50
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 75.4

  • Strength75
  • Stamina75
  • Agility83
  • Balance85
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels55
  • Aggression72

Mental 77.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration78
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 77.2

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity85
  • Achievements72
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
1 January 1946
Foot
Left
Career
1965–1981
Prime
1968-1978

Club career

  • 1965–1974 Corinthians
  • 1975–1978 Fluminense
  • 1978–1981 Al-Hilal

Honours

World Cup 1

1970 Brazil

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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