Nelinho

Brazil · Right-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1974-1980

Attacking right-back with a bending, explosive shot and free kicks

72.4OVR#1024 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed73.0
  • Shooting76.8
  • Passing76.6
  • Ball Control74.3
  • Movement64.4
  • Football IQ72.0
  • Defending Skill72.0
  • Physical70.4
  • Mental76.7
  • Career66.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power94
  2. Curve94
  3. Long Shots90
  4. Direct Free Kicks90
  5. Big-Game Temperament86
  6. Crossing84
  7. Penalties82
  8. Set-Piece Delivery82
  9. Determination82
  10. Consistency82

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.0

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed67
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 76.8

  • Finishing62
  • Shot Power94
  • Long Shots90
  • Volleys62
  • Curve94
  • Penalties82
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks90
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics54

Passing 76.6

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing84
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 74.3

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession80
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 64.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement58
  • Runs in Behind64
  • Attacking Positioning60
  • Anticipation70
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 72.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 72.0

  • Defensive Positioning72
  • Marking74
  • Interceptions74
  • Standing Tackle76
  • Sliding Tackle72
  • Offside Trap64

Physical 70.4

  • Strength70
  • Stamina81
  • Agility73
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression70

Mental 76.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration76
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 66.6

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements54
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
26 July 1950
Foot
Right
Career
1969–1987
Prime
1974-1980

Club career

  • 1973–1980 Cruzeiro
  • 1980–1981 Grêmio
  • 1982–1987 Atlético Mineiro

Honours

Copa Libertadores 1

1976 Cruzeiro

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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