Antonio Carbajal

Mexico · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1950-1962

Mexico's durable keeper who played at five World Cups

Nicknames La Tota

63.9OVR#85 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping76.7
  • Speed17.8
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement14.4
  • Football IQ65.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical67.8
  • Mental79.3
  • Career81.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity96
  2. Loyalty92
  3. Determination90
  4. Reflexes88
  5. Durability88
  6. Reactions86
  7. Diving84
  8. Leadership84
  9. Consistency84
  10. GK Positioning82

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 76.7

  • Diving84
  • Handling80
  • Reflexes88
  • GK Positioning82
  • One-on-Ones78
  • Commanding Area80
  • Kicking66
  • Distribution66
  • Sweeping66

Speed 17.8

  • Top Speed52
  • Acceleration55
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 14.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation72
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 65.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity32

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 67.8

  • Strength72
  • Stamina76
  • Agility80
  • Balance76
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression58

Mental 79.3

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration78
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 81.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity96
  • Achievements49
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
7 June 1929
Foot
Right
Career
1948–1966
Prime
1950-1962

Club career

  • 1948–1950 Real Club España
  • 1950–1966 León

Honours

League title · Mexican Primera División León 2

1951–52, 1955–56

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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