Giancarlo González

Costa Rica · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2016

Tall Costa Rican centre-back at the core of their 2014 World Cup run

68.7OVR#1206 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed46.7
  • Shooting42.8
  • Passing50.9
  • Ball Control52.7
  • Movement51.6
  • Football IQ72.0
  • Defending Skill80.0
  • Physical71.8
  • Mental86.7
  • Career67.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination90
  2. Big-Game Temperament88
  3. Tactical Discipline88
  4. Offside Trap86
  5. Selflessness86
  6. Concentration86
  7. Aerial Duels84
  8. Heading82
  9. Strength82
  10. Leadership82

All 64 attributes

Speed 46.7

  • Top Speed60
  • Acceleration56
  • Dribbling Speed34
  • Top Speed with Ball46
  • Knock-on & Run42
  • Change of Pace42

Shooting 42.8

  • Finishing38
  • Shot Power56
  • Long Shots42
  • Volleys36
  • Curve38
  • Penalties40
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks28
  • Shooting Creativity26
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 50.9

  • Short Passing64
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls50
  • Crossing40
  • Link-up Play58
  • Vision56
  • Set-Piece Delivery30

Ball Control 52.7

  • Dribbling48
  • Possession58
  • First Touch58
  • Skills & Tricks34
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance62

Movement 51.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement36
  • Runs in Behind34
  • Attacking Positioning36
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 72.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity58

Defending Skill 80.0

  • Defensive Positioning80
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions78
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 71.8

  • Strength82
  • Stamina78
  • Agility56
  • Balance72
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression74

Mental 86.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration86
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 67.4

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements43
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
8 February 1988
Height
189 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2007–now
Prime
2014-2016

Club career

  • 2007–2012 Alajuelense
  • 2012–2013 Vålerenga
  • 2014–2014 Columbus Crew
  • 2014–2017 Palermo
  • 2017–2019 Bologna
  • 2019–2020 LA Galaxy
  • 2021–now Alajuelense

Honours

League title · Liga FPD Alajuelense 3

2010 Invierno, 2011 Verano, 2011 Invierno

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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