Gérson

Brazil · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1965-1971

Left-footed midfield engine of Brazil 1970 with pinpoint long passing

Nicknames Canhotinha de Ouro, Papagaio

77.5OVR#400 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed60.2
  • Shooting74.2
  • Passing88.4
  • Ball Control81.0
  • Movement69.4
  • Football IQ91.0
  • Defending Skill56.7
  • Physical67.8
  • Mental85.3
  • Career76.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Long Passing96
  2. Through Balls94
  3. Big-Game Temperament94
  4. Vision93
  5. Short Passing92
  6. Decision Making92
  7. Tactical Creativity92
  8. Possession90
  9. First Touch90
  10. Spatial Awareness90

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.2

  • Top Speed63
  • Acceleration67
  • Dribbling Speed59
  • Top Speed with Ball59
  • Knock-on & Run45
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 74.2

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots88
  • Volleys68
  • Curve84
  • Penalties76
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 88.4

  • Short Passing92
  • Long Passing96
  • Through Balls94
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision93
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 81.0

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession90
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 69.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs52

Football IQ 91.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management90
  • Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 56.7

  • Defensive Positioning64
  • Marking52
  • Interceptions66
  • Standing Tackle60
  • Sliding Tackle50
  • Offside Trap48

Physical 67.8

  • Strength62
  • Stamina69
  • Agility73
  • Balance76
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels54
  • Aggression70

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament94
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration84
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 76.0

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements76
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty58

Profile

Born
11 January 1941
Foot
Left
Career
1959–1974
Prime
1965-1971

Club career

  • 1959–1963 Flamengo
  • 1963–1969 Botafogo
  • 1969–1972 São Paulo
  • 1972–1974 Fluminense

Honours

World Cup 1

1970 Brazil

League title · Taça Brasil Botafogo 1

1968

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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