Charles Aránguiz

Chile · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2021

Engine of Chile's golden midfield, tireless and selfless at both ends

Nicknames El Príncipe

79.4OVR#217 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“A crafty, tigerish midfielder of the highest order, notable for his ability to win and distribute the ball.”
— FIFA.com, FIFA website profile · source

Category averages

  • Speed70.0
  • Shooting71.2
  • Passing81.9
  • Ball Control81.5
  • Movement78.2
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill75.8
  • Physical77.1
  • Mental87.0
  • Career74.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina92
  2. Selflessness92
  3. Determination92
  4. Tactical Discipline88
  5. Short Passing87
  6. Long Passing86
  7. Link-up Play86
  8. Possession86
  9. First Touch86
  10. Decision Making86

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.0

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration72
  • Dribbling Speed72
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 71.2

  • Finishing71
  • Shot Power81
  • Long Shots81
  • Volleys70
  • Curve79
  • Penalties73
  • Heading61
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 81.9

  • Short Passing87
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision83
  • Set-Piece Delivery74

Ball Control 81.5

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 78.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 75.8

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking76
  • Interceptions83
  • Standing Tackle82
  • Sliding Tackle74
  • Offside Trap58

Physical 77.1

  • Strength72
  • Stamina92
  • Agility80
  • Balance80
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression82

Mental 87.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 74.6

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements64
  • Durability65
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
17 April 1989
Height
171 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2014-2021

Club career

  • 2006–2009 Cobreloa
  • 2010–2011 Colo-Colo
  • 2011–2011 Quilmes (loan)
  • 2011–2013 Universidad de Chile
  • 2013–2015 Internacional
  • 2015–2022 Bayer Leverkusen
  • 2022–2024 Internacional
  • 2024–now Universidad de Chile

Honours

Continental title 2

2015 Copa América · 2016 Copa América

League title · Chilean Primera División Colo-Colo 1

2009 Clausura

League title · Chilean Primera División Universidad de Chile 3

2011 Apertura, 2011 Clausura, 2012 Apertura

Copa Sudamericana 1

2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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