José Santamaría

Uruguay · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1955-1962

Uncompromising man-marker known as the Wall in Real Madrid's golden era

Nicknames El Muro

76.3OVR#546 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed55.2
  • Shooting47.6
  • Passing55.7
  • Ball Control61.3
  • Movement58.0
  • Football IQ78.0
  • Defending Skill89.2
  • Physical75.8
  • Mental89.8
  • Career86.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Tactical Discipline94
  2. Marking93
  3. Standing Tackle92
  4. Determination92
  5. Defensive Positioning90
  6. Consistency90
  7. Concentration89
  8. Anticipation88
  9. Interceptions88
  10. Sliding Tackle88

All 64 attributes

Speed 55.2

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration67
  • Dribbling Speed39
  • Top Speed with Ball61
  • Knock-on & Run45
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 47.6

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots54
  • Volleys38
  • Curve44
  • Penalties44
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 55.7

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls48
  • Crossing48
  • Link-up Play56
  • Vision60
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 61.3

  • Dribbling56
  • Possession70
  • First Touch70
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 58.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement48
  • Runs in Behind32
  • Attacking Positioning44
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 78.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity56

Defending Skill 89.2

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking93
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle92
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap84

Physical 75.8

  • Strength86
  • Stamina81
  • Agility61
  • Balance74
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression88

Mental 89.8

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration89
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 86.4

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements85
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
31 July 1929
Foot
Right
Career
1947–1966
Prime
1955-1962

Club career

  • 1947–1957 Nacional
  • 1957–1966 Real Madrid

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 4

1958 Real Madrid · 1959 Real Madrid · 1960 Real Madrid · 1966 Real Madrid

League title · Uruguayan Primera División Nacional 5

1950, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1957

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 6

1957–58, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65

Intercontinental Cup 1

1960

Copa del Rey 1

1961–62

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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