Gianluca Vialli

Italy · Striker (Second striker, Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1988-1996

Robust, selfless striker with acrobatic finishing

Nicknames Luca

80.3OVR#163 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He defends like a tiger, attacks like a lion and is sharper than a puma.”

— Vujadin Boškov, Sampdoria coach · source

Top 10 attributes

Determination92
Volleys90
Acrobatics90
Leadership90
Selflessness90
Finishing89
Shot Power89
Shooting Creativity88
Attacking Positioning87
Recovery87

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.0

Top Speed79
Acceleration81
Dribbling Speed75
Top Speed with Ball76
Knock-on & Run75
Change of Pace76

Shooting 83.4

Finishing89
Shot Power89
Long Shots82
Volleys90
Curve74
Penalties80
Heading84
Direct Free Kicks68
Shooting Creativity88
Acrobatics90

Passing 71.3

Short Passing78
Long Passing66
Through Balls72
Crossing70
Link-up Play82
Vision77
Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 81.5

Dribbling83
Possession86
First Touch84
Skills & Tricks82
Weak Foot70
Press Resistance84

Movement 81.8

Off-the-Ball Movement86
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning87
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs66

Football IQ 82.0

Decision Making84
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management78
Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 40.0

Defensive Positioning42
Marking40
Interceptions42
Standing Tackle46
Sliding Tackle38
Offside Trap32

Physical 83.7

Strength86
Stamina85
Agility79
Balance80
Recovery87
Reactions84
Hold-up Play84
Aerial Duels82
Aggression86

Mental 87.3

Big-Game Temperament86
Leadership90
Selflessness90
Concentration82
Determination92
Tactical Discipline84

Career 77.4

Consistency84
Longevity80
Achievements71
Durability72
Loyalty80

Profile

Born: 9 July 1964
Height: 180 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1980–1999
Prime: 1988-1996

Club career

1980–1984 Cremonese
1984–1992 Sampdoria
1992–1996 Juventus
1996–1999 Chelsea

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1996 Juventus

Europa League 1

1993 Juventus

League title · Serie A Sampdoria 1

1990–91

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

1994–95

Cup Winners' Cup 2

1989–90, 1997–98

FA Cup 1

1996–97

League Cup 1

1997–98

Coppa Italia 4

1984–85, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1994–95

Supercoppa Italiana 2

1991, 1995

Capocannoniere 1