Martín Palermo

Argentina · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2009

Clumsy-looking but relentless tall finisher who became a Boca legend

Nicknames El Titán, El Loco, El Optimista del Gol

70.7OVR#1135 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed58.5
  • Shooting72.8
  • Passing55.7
  • Ball Control63.3
  • Movement74.4
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill36.7
  • Physical75.6
  • Mental83.7
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination96
  2. Loyalty94
  3. Heading92
  4. Anticipation90
  5. Aerial Duels90
  6. Finishing88
  7. Attacking Positioning86
  8. Strength86
  9. Big-Game Temperament86
  10. Longevity86

All 64 attributes

Speed 58.5

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration65
  • Dribbling Speed51
  • Top Speed with Ball61
  • Knock-on & Run55
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 72.8

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots68
  • Volleys80
  • Curve54
  • Penalties66
  • Heading92
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics82

Passing 55.7

  • Short Passing64
  • Long Passing50
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing48
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision60
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 63.3

  • Dribbling60
  • Possession70
  • First Touch70
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 74.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning86
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 36.7

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 75.6

  • Strength86
  • Stamina75
  • Agility57
  • Balance62
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression82

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration80
  • Determination96
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 78.2

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements65
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty94

Profile

Born
7 November 1973
Height
187 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1992–2011
Prime
1998-2009

Club career

  • 1992–1997 Estudiantes
  • 1997–2001 Boca Juniors
  • 2001–2003 Villarreal
  • 2003–2004 Real Betis
  • 2004–2004 Alavés
  • 2004–2011 Boca Juniors

Honours

Copa Libertadores 2

2000 Boca Juniors · 2007 Boca Juniors

League title · Argentine Primera División Boca Juniors 6

Apertura 1998, Clausura 1999, Apertura 2000, Apertura 2005, Clausura 2006, Apertura 2008

Intercontinental Cup 1

2000

Copa Sudamericana 2

2004, 2005

Recopa Sudamericana 2

2006, 2008

South American Footballer of the Year 1

1998

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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