Júlio Baptista

Brazil · Striker (Attacking midfielder, Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2007

The Beast, a powerhouse forward with a cannon of a shot

Nicknames La Bestia

72.5OVR#1014 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed76.2
  • Shooting75.4
  • Passing64.9
  • Ball Control72.3
  • Movement73.0
  • Football IQ73.5
  • Defending Skill45.7
  • Physical77.7
  • Mental72.7
  • Career67.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Strength93
  2. Shot Power92
  3. Long Shots86
  4. Hold-up Play86
  5. Finishing84
  6. Heading82
  7. Attacking Positioning82
  8. Aerial Duels82
  9. Top Speed81
  10. Press Resistance80

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.2

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 75.4

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots86
  • Volleys76
  • Curve60
  • Penalties74
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 64.9

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing54
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing54
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 72.3

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 73.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 73.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 45.7

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking44
  • Interceptions44
  • Standing Tackle54
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 77.7

  • Strength93
  • Stamina79
  • Agility65
  • Balance66
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play86
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression80

Mental 72.7

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration74
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 67.0

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements58
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
1 October 1981
Height
182 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2000–2017
Prime
2003-2007

Club career

  • 2000–2003 São Paulo
  • 2003–2005 Sevilla
  • 2005–2008 Real Madrid
  • 2006–2007 Arsenal (loan)
  • 2008–2011 AS Roma
  • 2011–2013 Málaga
  • 2013–2014 Cruzeiro
  • 2015–2015 Orlando City
  • 2016–2017 CFR Cluj

Honours

Continental title 2

2004 Copa América · 2007 Copa América

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2007–08

Confederations Cup 2

2005, 2009

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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