Abel Balbo

Argentina · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1990-1998

Left-footed finisher who scored steadily across a decade in Serie A

73.0OVR#974 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed72.0
  • Shooting75.9
  • Passing62.6
  • Ball Control71.0
  • Movement76.0
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill32.7
  • Physical72.9
  • Mental75.0
  • Career73.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing88
  2. Attacking Positioning88
  3. Anticipation86
  4. Consistency84
  5. Penalties83
  6. Volleys82
  7. Off-the-Ball Movement82
  8. Runs in Behind82
  9. Decision Making82
  10. Longevity82

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.0

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 75.9

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys82
  • Curve64
  • Penalties ●83
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics76

Passing 62.6

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 71.0

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 76.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 32.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions28
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 72.9

  • Strength68
  • Stamina73
  • Agility75
  • Balance74
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression72

Mental 75.0

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership68
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration80
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 73.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements49
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
1 June 1966
Height
180 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1987–2002
Prime
1990-1998

Club career

  • 1987–1988 Newell's Old Boys
  • 1988–1989 River Plate
  • 1989–1993 Udinese
  • 1993–1998 AS Roma
  • 1998–1999 Parma
  • 1999–2000 Fiorentina
  • 2000–2002 AS Roma
  • 2002–2002 Boca Juniors

Honours

Europa League 1

1999 Parma

League title · Argentine Primera División Newell's Old Boys 1

1987–88

League title · Serie A Roma 1

2000–01

Coppa Italia 1

1998–99

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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