Aldair

Brazil · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1990-2000

Composed, elegant centre-back who was the model of calm in Roma's defence

Nicknames Pluto

78.4OVR#312 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed63.8
  • Shooting51.4
  • Passing65.4
  • Ball Control73.0
  • Movement59.6
  • Football IQ82.5
  • Defending Skill87.7
  • Physical75.6
  • Mental85.3
  • Career88.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity92
  2. Loyalty92
  3. Defensive Positioning90
  4. Marking90
  5. Consistency90
  6. Anticipation88
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Interceptions88
  9. Standing Tackle88
  10. Concentration88

All 64 attributes

Speed 63.8

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed59
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 51.4

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots54
  • Volleys42
  • Curve50
  • Penalties52
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks42
  • Shooting Creativity36
  • Acrobatics46

Passing 65.4

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing48
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 73.0

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 59.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement48
  • Runs in Behind42
  • Attacking Positioning46
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 82.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 87.7

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking90
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 75.6

  • Strength84
  • Stamina79
  • Agility69
  • Balance80
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression78

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration88
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 88.2

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements81
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
30 November 1965
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1985–2008
Prime
1990-2000

Club career

  • 1985–1989 Flamengo
  • 1989–1990 Benfica
  • 1990–2003 AS Roma
  • 2003–2004 Genoa
  • 2007–2008 Murata

Honours

World Cup 1

1994 Brazil

Continental title 2

1989 Copa América · 1997 Copa América

League title · Serie A AS Roma 1

2000–01

Confederations Cup 1

1997

Coppa Italia 1

1990–91

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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