Javier Mascherano

Argentina · Defensive midfielder (Centre-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2015

Tenacious warrior who protected midfield and defence with tireless tackling

Nicknames El Jefecito

79.4OVR#217 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Taking Mascherano aside, nobody has a place secured in my team.”
— Diego Maradona, Argentina coach · 2008 · source

Category averages

  • Speed63.8
  • Shooting49.0
  • Passing68.0
  • Ball Control70.0
  • Movement65.2
  • Football IQ83.5
  • Defending Skill90.8
  • Physical80.7
  • Mental94.0
  • Career84.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness97
  2. Determination97
  3. Tactical Discipline96
  4. Sliding Tackle95
  5. Standing Tackle94
  6. Stamina94
  7. Recovery Runs92
  8. Defensive Positioning92
  9. Interceptions92
  10. Recovery92

All 64 attributes

Speed 63.8

  • Top Speed70
  • Acceleration72
  • Dribbling Speed58
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run58
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 49.0

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots58
  • Volleys44
  • Curve58
  • Penalties52
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics30

Passing 68.0

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play64
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 70.0

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession80
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 65.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement54
  • Runs in Behind44
  • Attacking Positioning46
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs92

Football IQ 83.5

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 90.8

  • Defensive Positioning92
  • Marking90
  • Interceptions92
  • Standing Tackle94
  • Sliding Tackle95
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 80.7

  • Strength76
  • Stamina94
  • Agility76
  • Balance78
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression92

Mental 94.0

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness97
  • Concentration92
  • Determination97
  • Tactical Discipline96

Career 84.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements83
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
8 June 1984
Height
174 cm
Weight
73 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2003–2020
Prime
2006-2015

Club career

  • 2003–2005 River Plate
  • 2005–2006 Corinthians
  • 2006–2007 West Ham United
  • 2007–2008 Liverpool (loan)
  • 2008–2010 Liverpool
  • 2010–2018 Barcelona
  • 2018–2019 Hebei China Fortune
  • 2019–2020 Estudiantes

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2011 Barcelona · 2015 Barcelona

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 1

2004 Clausura

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Corinthians 1

2005

League title · La Liga Barcelona 5

2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18

Club World Cup 2

2011, 2015

UEFA Super Cup 2

2011, 2015

Olympic gold medal 2

2004, 2008

Copa del Rey 5

2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

Supercopa de España 3

2011, 2013, 2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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