Cuauhtémoc Blanco

Mexico · Second striker (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2002

Mischievous Mexican number ten famed for the cuauhtemiña and creativity

Nicknames Cuau, Temo

77.1OVR#440 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.2
  • Shooting80.7
  • Passing82.6
  • Ball Control85.0
  • Movement67.8
  • Football IQ86.5
  • Defending Skill31.0
  • Physical71.8
  • Mental75.7
  • Career79.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity94
  2. Penalties93
  3. Shooting Creativity92
  4. Skills & Tricks92
  5. Through Balls90
  6. Vision90
  7. Short Passing88
  8. Link-up Play88
  9. Possession88
  10. First Touch88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.2

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run57
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 80.7

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys80
  • Curve84
  • Penalties ●93
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity92
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 82.6

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls90
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 85.0

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 67.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs35

Football IQ 86.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 31.0

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 71.8

  • Strength62
  • Stamina63
  • Agility79
  • Balance80
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels54
  • Aggression86

Mental 75.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness62
  • Concentration78
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 79.4

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity94
  • Achievements61
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
17 January 1973
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1992–2016
Prime
1996-2002

Club career

  • 1992–1997 Club América
  • 1997–1998 Necaxa (loan)
  • 1998–2000 Club América
  • 2000–2002 Real Valladolid (loan)
  • 2002–2004 Club América
  • 2004–2005 Veracruz (loan)
  • 2005–2007 Club América
  • 2007–2009 Chicago Fire
  • 2010–2011 Veracruz
  • 2011–2012 Irapuato
  • 2012–2013 Dorados de Sinaloa
  • 2013–2014 Lobos BUAP
  • 2014–2016 Puebla

Honours

Continental title 2

1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup · 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup

League title · Mexican Primera División Club América 1

Clausura 2005

Confederations Cup 1

1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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