Gonzalo Higuaín

Argentina · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2018

Instinctive penalty-box striker with clinical, composed finishing

Nicknames El Pipita

75.4OVR#662 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed77.0
  • Shooting77.5
  • Passing67.7
  • Ball Control81.3
  • Movement78.6
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill29.0
  • Physical77.8
  • Mental74.7
  • Career68.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning93
  2. Finishing92
  3. Anticipation90
  4. Runs in Behind88
  5. First Touch86
  6. Reactions86
  7. Shot Power84
  8. Volleys84
  9. Possession84
  10. Off-the-Ball Movement84

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.0

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed78
  • Top Speed with Ball76
  • Knock-on & Run72
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 77.5

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys84
  • Curve70
  • Penalties ●75
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 67.7

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 81.3

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession84
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 78.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 29.0

  • Defensive Positioning38
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle24
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 77.8

  • Strength80
  • Stamina74
  • Agility82
  • Balance82
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression74

Mental 74.7

  • Big-Game Temperament70
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration80
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 68.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements69
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty25

Profile

Born
10 December 1987
Height
184 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2005–2022
Prime
2009-2018

Club career

  • 2005–2007 River Plate
  • 2007–2013 Real Madrid
  • 2013–2016 Napoli
  • 2016–2020 Juventus
  • 2018–2019 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2019–2019 Chelsea (loan)
  • 2020–2022 Inter Miami

Honours

Europa League 1

2019 Chelsea

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 3

2006–07, 2007–08, 2011–12

League title · Serie A Juventus 3

2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20

Copa del Rey 1

2010–11

Coppa Italia 3

2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18

Supercopa de España 2

2008, 2012

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2014

Capocannoniere 1

2015–16

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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