Oscar Ruggeri

Argentina · Centre-back · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1985-1993

Combative, dominant centre-back who overpowered strikers physically and in the air

Nicknames El Cabezón

74.9OVR#745 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed56.2
  • Shooting55.2
  • Passing57.7
  • Ball Control61.8
  • Movement62.0
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill86.8
  • Physical78.1
  • Mental87.7
  • Career75.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression94
  2. Determination94
  3. Aerial Duels92
  4. Leadership92
  5. Heading91
  6. Marking89
  7. Standing Tackle89
  8. Defensive Positioning88
  9. Big-Game Temperament88
  10. Interceptions87

All 64 attributes

Speed 56.2

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration65
  • Dribbling Speed42
  • Top Speed with Ball59
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 55.2

  • Finishing55
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots52
  • Volleys50
  • Curve45
  • Penalties55
  • Heading91
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity42
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 57.7

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing50
  • Link-up Play64
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 61.8

  • Dribbling58
  • Possession66
  • First Touch64
  • Skills & Tricks52
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance71

Movement 62.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement52
  • Runs in Behind45
  • Attacking Positioning55
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity58

Defending Skill 86.8

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking89
  • Interceptions87
  • Standing Tackle89
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 78.1

  • Strength85
  • Stamina79
  • Agility61
  • Balance72
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression94

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration86
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 75.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements85
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
26 January 1962
Height
180 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1980–1997
Prime
1985-1993

Club career

  • 1980–1985 Boca Juniors
  • 1985–1988 River Plate
  • 1988–1989 CD Logroñés
  • 1989–1990 Real Madrid
  • 1990–1991 Vélez Sarsfield
  • 1992–1992 Ancona
  • 1992–1993 América
  • 1993–1997 San Lorenzo
  • 1997–1997 Lanús

Honours

World Cup 1

1986 Argentina

Continental title 2

1991 Copa América · 1993 Copa América

Copa Libertadores 1

1986 River Plate

League title · Argentine Primera División Boca Juniors 1

1981 Metropolitano

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 1

1985–86

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

1989–90

League title · Argentine Primera División San Lorenzo 1

1995 Clausura

Intercontinental Cup 1

1986

Confederations Cup 1

1992

South American Footballer of the Year 1

1991

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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