José Manuel Moreno

Argentina · Second striker (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1936-1950

Heart of La Máquina, a skilful inside forward who was also deadly in the air

Nicknames El Charro

81.9OVR#66 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“A player for the whole pitch, who wore out his opponents.”
— Adolfo Pedernera, River Plate 'La Máquina' teammate · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.3
  • Shooting82.2
  • Passing82.1
  • Ball Control86.7
  • Movement81.0
  • Football IQ87.0
  • Defending Skill35.0
  • Physical80.4
  • Mental83.0
  • Career79.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling91
  2. Link-up Play90
  3. Off-the-Ball Movement90
  4. Big-Game Temperament90
  5. Change of Pace88
  6. Finishing88
  7. Vision88
  8. First Touch88
  9. Skills & Tricks88
  10. Attacking Positioning88

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.3

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed84
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 82.2

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots83
  • Volleys82
  • Curve82
  • Penalties78
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics80

Passing 82.1

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 86.7

  • Dribbling91
  • Possession87
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks88
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 81.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement90
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 87.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness87
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity87

Defending Skill 35.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 80.4

  • Strength73
  • Stamina77
  • Agility82
  • Balance84
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression78

Mental 83.0

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 79.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements81
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
3 August 1916
Foot
Right
Career
1935–1961
Prime
1936-1950

Club career

  • 1935–1944 River Plate
  • 1944–1946 Real Club España
  • 1946–1948 River Plate
  • 1949–1949 Universidad Católica
  • 1950–1950 Boca Juniors
  • 1951–1951 Defensor
  • 1952–1952 Ferro Carril Oeste
  • 1953–1961 Independiente Medellín

Honours

Continental title 3

1941 Copa América · 1942 Copa América · 1947 Copa América

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 6

1936 Copa Campeonato, 1936 Copa de Oro, 1937, 1941, 1942, 1947

League title · Liga Mayor Real Club España 1

1945–46

League title · Chilean Primera División Universidad Católica 1

1949

League title · Categoría Primera A Independiente Medellín 2

1955, 1957

Copa América Top Scorer 1

1942

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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