Paolo Montero

Uruguay · Centre-back (Left-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2004

Ruthless, combative marker who brought snarl and steel to Juve's defence

76.1OVR#568 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed61.0
  • Shooting48.4
  • Passing59.7
  • Ball Control67.3
  • Movement57.6
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill88.5
  • Physical77.7
  • Mental86.3
  • Career79.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression95
  2. Marking92
  3. Determination92
  4. Standing Tackle91
  5. Sliding Tackle90
  6. Defensive Positioning88
  7. Interceptions88
  8. Big-Game Temperament88
  9. Anticipation86
  10. Strength86

All 64 attributes

Speed 61.0

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration67
  • Dribbling Speed53
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run55
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 48.4

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots52
  • Volleys40
  • Curve46
  • Penalties52
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity28
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 59.7

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play64
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 67.3

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 57.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement46
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning44
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity56

Defending Skill 88.5

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking92
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle91
  • Sliding Tackle90
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 77.7

  • Strength86
  • Stamina83
  • Agility65
  • Balance76
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression95

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration84
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 79.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements65
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
3 September 1971
Height
180 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1990–2007
Prime
1996-2004

Club career

  • 1990–1992 Peñarol
  • 1992–1996 Atalanta
  • 1996–2005 Juventus
  • 2005–2006 San Lorenzo
  • 2006–2007 Peñarol

Honours

League title · Serie A Juventus 4

1996–97, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03

Intercontinental Cup 1

1996

UEFA Super Cup 1

1996

Supercoppa Italiana 3

1997, 2002, 2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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