Radamel Falcao

Colombia · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2013

'El Tigre', a box predator with superb positioning and heading

Nicknames El Tigre

77.9OVR#355 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed78.3
  • Shooting80.9
  • Passing63.1
  • Ball Control80.0
  • Movement82.4
  • Football IQ79.5
  • Defending Skill30.7
  • Physical81.8
  • Mental83.0
  • Career71.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing95
  2. Attacking Positioning95
  3. Anticipation93
  4. Big-Game Temperament92
  5. Volleys90
  6. Heading90
  7. Runs in Behind90
  8. Reactions88
  9. Aerial Duels88
  10. Determination88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.3

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed78
  • Top Speed with Ball76
  • Knock-on & Run72
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 80.9

  • Finishing95
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys90
  • Curve70
  • Penalties ●78
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics84

Passing 63.1

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 80.0

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession86
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 82.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning95
  • Anticipation93
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 79.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 30.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 81.8

  • Strength78
  • Stamina82
  • Agility84
  • Balance80
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels88
  • Aggression80

Mental 83.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration84
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 71.8

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements65
  • Durability60
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
10 February 1986
Height
177 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2005–now
Prime
2009-2013

Club career

  • 2005–2009 River Plate
  • 2009–2011 FC Porto
  • 2011–2013 Atlético Madrid
  • 2013–2019 AS Monaco
  • 2014–2015 Manchester United (loan)
  • 2015–2016 Chelsea (loan)
  • 2019–2021 Galatasaray
  • 2021–2024 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2024–now Millonarios

Honours

Europa League 2

2011 Porto · 2012 Atlético Madrid

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 1

Clausura 2008

League title · Primeira Liga FC Porto 1

2010–11

League title · Ligue 1 AS Monaco 1

2016–17

UEFA Super Cup 1

2012

Copa del Rey 1

2012–13

Taça de Portugal 2

2009–10, 2010–11

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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