Pablo Aimar

Argentina · Attacking midfielder · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2006

Delicate No. 10, Messi's idol, who glided past men and slipped clever passes

Nicknames El Payaso, El Mago

78.7OVR#280 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“A great player is retiring, one of my idols. Pablo Aimar, I wish you the best in the next stage.”
— Lionel Messi, Argentina teammate · 2015 · source

Category averages

  • Speed81.7
  • Shooting73.6
  • Passing85.3
  • Ball Control88.3
  • Movement74.8
  • Football IQ88.0
  • Defending Skill41.2
  • Physical68.7
  • Mental74.0
  • Career72.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling94
  2. Possession94
  3. First Touch94
  4. Vision93
  5. Change of Pace92
  6. Through Balls92
  7. Link-up Play92
  8. Skills & Tricks92
  9. Balance92
  10. Dribbling Speed91

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.7

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed91
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run65
  • Change of Pace92

Shooting 73.6

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys74
  • Curve82
  • Penalties78
  • Heading46
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 85.3

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls92
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play92
  • Vision93
  • Set-Piece Delivery76

Ball Control 88.3

  • Dribbling94
  • Possession94
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 74.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs52

Football IQ 88.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity90

Defending Skill 41.2

  • Defensive Positioning48
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions52
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 68.7

  • Strength46
  • Stamina71
  • Agility91
  • Balance92
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels40
  • Aggression62

Mental 74.0

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership68
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration78
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 72.0

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements62
  • Durability58
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
3 November 1979
Height
170 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2015
Prime
1999-2006

Club career

  • 1996–2001 River Plate
  • 2001–2006 Valencia
  • 2006–2008 Real Zaragoza
  • 2008–2013 Benfica
  • 2014–2014 Johor Darul Ta'zim
  • 2015–2015 River Plate

Honours

Europa League 1

2004 Valencia

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 5

1996 Apertura, 1997 Clausura, 1997 Apertura, 1999 Apertura, 2000 Clausura

League title · La Liga Valencia 2

2001–02, 2003–04

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 1

2009–10

UEFA Super Cup 1

2004

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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