Francisco Gento

Spain · Left winger · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1956-1966

Storm-fast left winger who won six European Cups

Nicknames La Galerna del Cantábrico, Paco

78.7OVR#280 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is quick and hits the ball like a cannon. That can't be learned, it's innate. We can teach him the rest.”
— Alfredo Di Stéfano, Real Madrid teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed93.0
  • Shooting71.8
  • Passing75.3
  • Ball Control80.8
  • Movement75.4
  • Football IQ73.5
  • Defending Skill36.5
  • Physical75.0
  • Mental78.3
  • Career90.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed96
  2. Acceleration96
  3. Knock-on & Run96
  4. Top Speed with Ball94
  5. Runs in Behind92
  6. Agility92
  7. Longevity92
  8. Loyalty92
  9. Achievements91
  10. Dribbling89

All 64 attributes

Speed 93.0

  • Top Speed96
  • Acceleration96
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball94
  • Knock-on & Run96
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 71.8

  • Finishing79
  • Shot Power79
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys72
  • Curve78
  • Penalties70
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 75.3

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing71
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 80.8

  • Dribbling89
  • Possession87
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance81

Movement 75.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation75
  • Recovery Runs60

Football IQ 73.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 36.5

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking35
  • Interceptions38
  • Standing Tackle41
  • Sliding Tackle37
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 75.0

  • Strength66
  • Stamina86
  • Agility92
  • Balance86
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression70

Mental 78.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration76
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 90.2

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements91
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
21 October 1933
Height
172 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1952–1971
Prime
1956-1966

Club career

  • 1952–1953 Racing Santander
  • 1953–1971 Real Madrid

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 6

1956 Real Madrid · 1957 Real Madrid · 1958 Real Madrid · 1959 Real Madrid · 1960 Real Madrid · 1966 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 12

1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69

Intercontinental Cup 1

1960

Copa del Rey 2

1961–62, 1969–70

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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