Ángel Di María

Argentina · Right winger (Left winger, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2018

Big-game winger with whipped left-footed crosses and curling finishes

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82.3OVR#56 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“For me, he is the player who has represented Argentine football like no other in all the places where he has played.”
— César Luis Menotti, Argentina 1978 World Cup coach · 2023 · source

Category averages

  • Speed88.2
  • Shooting80.1
  • Passing89.4
  • Ball Control83.0
  • Movement81.2
  • Football IQ84.5
  • Defending Skill40.3
  • Physical75.9
  • Mental85.3
  • Career82.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament96
  2. Acceleration92
  3. Curve92
  4. Through Balls92
  5. Crossing92
  6. Dribbling92
  7. Agility92
  8. Determination92
  9. Change of Pace90
  10. Vision90

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.2

  • Top Speed88
  • Acceleration92
  • Dribbling Speed89
  • Top Speed with Ball86
  • Knock-on & Run84
  • Change of Pace90

Shooting 80.1

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys85
  • Curve92
  • Penalties80
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 89.4

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls92
  • Crossing92
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery88

Ball Control 83.0

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession87
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks88
  • Weak Foot55
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 81.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 84.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 40.3

  • Defensive Positioning50
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions42
  • Standing Tackle45
  • Sliding Tackle35
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 75.9

  • Strength60
  • Stamina90
  • Agility92
  • Balance90
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play55
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression70

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament96
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration82
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 82.2

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements87
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
14 February 1988
Height
180 cm
Weight
75 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2005–now
Prime
2013-2018

Club career

  • 2005–2007 Rosario Central
  • 2007–2010 Benfica
  • 2010–2014 Real Madrid
  • 2014–2015 Manchester United
  • 2015–2022 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2022–2023 Juventus
  • 2023–2025 Benfica
  • 2025–now Rosario Central

Honours

World Cup 1

2022 Argentina

European Cup / Champions League 1

2014 Real Madrid

Continental title 2

2021 Copa América · 2024 Copa América

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 1

2009–10

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2011–12

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 5

2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22

UEFA Super Cup 1

2014

Olympic gold medal 1

2008

Copa del Rey 2

2010–11, 2013–14

Coupe de France 5

2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21

Supercopa de España 1

2012

Trophée des Champions 5

2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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