Óscar Cardozo

Paraguay · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2007-2014

Towering striker with a thunderous left foot and dangerous free kicks

Nicknames Tacuara

67.8OVR#1225 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed54.2
  • Shooting80.4
  • Passing60.6
  • Ball Control66.3
  • Movement67.6
  • Football IQ67.5
  • Defending Skill30.8
  • Physical72.4
  • Mental67.7
  • Career74.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power92
  2. Finishing86
  3. Penalties86
  4. Heading86
  5. Attacking Positioning86
  6. Strength86
  7. Aerial Duels86
  8. Direct Free Kicks84
  9. Long Shots82
  10. Anticipation82

All 64 attributes

Speed 54.2

  • Top Speed62
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball55
  • Knock-on & Run50
  • Change of Pace48

Shooting 80.4

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys80
  • Curve66
  • Penalties86
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 60.6

  • Short Passing68
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls58
  • Crossing54
  • Link-up Play66
  • Vision64
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 66.3

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession76
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot52
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 67.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning86
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs30

Football IQ 67.5

  • Decision Making72
  • Spatial Awareness70
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity60

Defending Skill 30.8

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 72.4

  • Strength86
  • Stamina66
  • Agility58
  • Balance70
  • Recovery64
  • Reactions70
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression70

Mental 67.7

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness62
  • Concentration70
  • Determination72
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 74.4

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements56
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
20 May 1983
Height
193 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2003–now
Prime
2007-2014

Club career

  • 2003–2005 3 de Febrero
  • 2005–2006 Nacional
  • 2006–2007 Newell's Old Boys
  • 2007–2014 Benfica
  • 2014–2016 Trabzonspor
  • 2016–2017 Olympiacos
  • 2017–now Libertad

Honours

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 2

2009–10, 2013–14

League title · Paraguayan Primera División Libertad 6

2021 Apertura, 2022 Apertura, 2023 Apertura, 2023 Clausura, 2024 Apertura, 2025 Apertura

Taça de Portugal 1

2013–14

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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