Esteban Cambiasso

Argentina · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2010

Tactician who held midfield through superb positioning and football IQ

Nicknames Cuchu

79.0OVR#251 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is the heartbeat of the Inter side that have become the dominant force in Italian football.”
— Eurosport, Sports media · 2009 · source

Category averages

  • Speed54.0
  • Shooting64.0
  • Passing74.0
  • Ball Control73.0
  • Movement76.4
  • Football IQ90.5
  • Defending Skill84.0
  • Physical73.3
  • Mental89.3
  • Career83.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Spatial Awareness94
  2. Anticipation92
  3. Decision Making92
  4. Game Management92
  5. Defensive Positioning92
  6. Tactical Discipline92
  7. Interceptions90
  8. Selflessness90
  9. Concentration90
  10. Consistency90

All 64 attributes

Speed 54.0

  • Top Speed58
  • Acceleration60
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball54
  • Knock-on & Run46
  • Change of Pace54

Shooting 64.0

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys60
  • Curve62
  • Penalties62
  • Heading74
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 74.0

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 73.0

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 76.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind68
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 90.5

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management92
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 84.0

  • Defensive Positioning92
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 73.3

  • Strength76
  • Stamina82
  • Agility64
  • Balance70
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression80

Mental 89.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration90
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 83.8

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements75
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
18 August 1980
Height
178 cm
Weight
73 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2017
Prime
2004-2010

Club career

  • 1996–1998 Argentinos Juniors
  • 1998–2001 Independiente
  • 2001–2002 River Plate
  • 2002–2004 Real Madrid
  • 2004–2014 Inter Milan
  • 2014–2015 Leicester City
  • 2015–2017 Olympiacos

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2010 Inter Milan

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 1

2002 Clausura

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2002–03

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 5

2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10

League title · Super League Greece Olympiacos 2

2015–16, 2016–17

Club World Cup 1

2010

Intercontinental Cup 1

2002

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

Coppa Italia 4

2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11

Supercopa de España 1

2003

Supercoppa Italiana 4

2005, 2006, 2008, 2010

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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