Jairzinho

Brazil · Right winger (Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1966-1974

Explosive right winger famous for scoring in every match of a World Cup

Nicknames Furacão da Copa

78.9OVR#258 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Jairzinho was a very strong player, and he just enjoyed a perfect World Cup.”
— Clodoaldo, Brazil teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed87.0
  • Shooting76.5
  • Passing76.1
  • Ball Control82.8
  • Movement77.8
  • Football IQ77.0
  • Defending Skill37.3
  • Physical80.4
  • Mental80.8
  • Career78.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament95
  2. Shot Power90
  3. Determination90
  4. Top Speed89
  5. Acceleration89
  6. Crossing89
  7. Dribbling89
  8. Reactions89
  9. Runs in Behind88
  10. Agility88

All 64 attributes

Speed 87.0

  • Top Speed89
  • Acceleration89
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball86
  • Knock-on & Run86
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 76.5

  • Finishing87
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots79
  • Volleys74
  • Curve81
  • Penalties72
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks70
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 76.1

  • Short Passing79
  • Long Passing69
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing89
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 82.8

  • Dribbling89
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks84
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 77.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning83
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 77.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 37.3

  • Defensive Positioning45
  • Marking37
  • Interceptions39
  • Standing Tackle41
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 80.4

  • Strength77
  • Stamina82
  • Agility88
  • Balance86
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions89
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression70

Mental 80.8

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration78
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 78.8

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements79
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
25 December 1944
Height
172 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1961–now
Prime
1966-1974

Club career

  • 1961–1974 Botafogo
  • 1974–1975 Marseille
  • 1976–1977 Cruzeiro
  • 1977–1978 Portuguesa (VEN)
  • 1981–1981 Botafogo

Honours

World Cup 1

1970 Brazil

Copa Libertadores 1

1976 Cruzeiro

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Botafogo 1

1968

League title · Venezuelan Primera División Portuguesa 1

1977

League title · Bolivian Primera División Jorge Wilstermann 2

1980, 1981

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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