Gianni Rivera

Italy · Attacking midfielder · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1962-1973

Milan's Golden Boy, an elegant passer with sublime vision

Nicknames Golden Boy, L'Abatino

80.8OVR#126 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He's an elegant player with a remarkable touch.”

— Giuseppe Meazza, Inter and Italy legend · source

Top 10 attributes

Loyalty98
Through Balls95
Vision95
Decision Making94
Longevity94
Short Passing93
Tactical Creativity93
Link-up Play92
Possession92
First Touch92

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.7

Top Speed69
Acceleration73
Dribbling Speed77
Top Speed with Ball66
Knock-on & Run53
Change of Pace80

Shooting 75.6

Finishing80
Shot Power74
Long Shots82
Volleys76
Curve84
Penalties82
Heading56
Direct Free Kicks80
Shooting Creativity82
Acrobatics60

Passing 89.0

Short Passing93
Long Passing88
Through Balls95
Crossing80
Link-up Play92
Vision95
Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 88.2

Dribbling87
Possession92
First Touch92
Skills & Tricks86
Weak Foot82
Press Resistance90

Movement 72.0

Off-the-Ball Movement84
Runs in Behind72
Attacking Positioning80
Anticipation84
Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 92.8

Decision Making94
Spatial Awareness92
Game Management92
Tactical Creativity93

Defending Skill 35.3

Defensive Positioning42
Marking32
Interceptions40
Standing Tackle36
Sliding Tackle28
Offside Trap34

Physical 66.3

Strength52
Stamina65
Agility83
Balance84
Recovery74
Reactions79
Hold-up Play58
Aerial Duels50
Aggression52

Mental 80.7

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership88
Selflessness78
Concentration80
Determination82
Tactical Discipline66

Career 89.8

Consistency90
Longevity94
Achievements83
Durability84
Loyalty98

Profile

Born: 18 August 1943
Height: 175 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1959–1979
Prime: 1962-1973

Club career

1959–1960 Alessandria
1960–1979 AC Milan

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1969

European Cup / Champions League 2

1963 AC Milan · 1969 AC Milan

Continental title 1

1968 UEFA European Championship

League title · Serie A AC Milan 3

1961–62, 1967–68, 1978–79

Intercontinental Cup 1