Raúl González

Spain · Second striker (Striker, Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2004

Real Madrid icon of clever movement and ice-cool finishing

Nicknames El Ángel de Madrid

83.8OVR#24 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“When he plays, in his mind there is only the goal; it's the football essence.”
— Thierry Henry, France forward · source

Category averages

  • Speed79.5
  • Shooting81.5
  • Passing80.1
  • Ball Control85.3
  • Movement86.2
  • Football IQ90.0
  • Defending Skill38.7
  • Physical79.2
  • Mental88.3
  • Career89.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning95
  2. Finishing94
  3. Consistency93
  4. Loyalty93
  5. Possession92
  6. Off-the-Ball Movement92
  7. Anticipation92
  8. Decision Making92
  9. Spatial Awareness92
  10. Big-Game Temperament92

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.5

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed81
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 81.5

  • Finishing94
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys88
  • Curve85
  • Penalties85
  • Heading75
  • Direct Free Kicks66
  • Shooting Creativity88
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 80.1

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing75
  • Through Balls85
  • Crossing75
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 85.3

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession92
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 86.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement92
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning95
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 90.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 38.7

  • Defensive Positioning45
  • Marking35
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle45
  • Sliding Tackle35
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 79.2

  • Strength70
  • Stamina84
  • Agility87
  • Balance88
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression70

Mental 88.3

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 89.4

  • Consistency93
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements81
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty93

Profile

Born
27 June 1977
Height
180 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1994–2015
Prime
1999-2004

Club career

  • 1994–2010 Real Madrid
  • 2010–2012 Schalke
  • 2012–2014 Al Sadd
  • 2014–2015 New York Cosmos

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1998 Real Madrid · 2000 Real Madrid · 2002 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 6

1994–95, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08

League title · Qatar Stars League Al Sadd 1

2012–13

Intercontinental Cup 2

1998, 2002

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

DFB-Pokal 1

2010–11

Supercopa de España 4

1997, 2001, 2003, 2008

DFL-Supercup 1

2011

Pichichi Trophy 2

1998–99, 2000–01

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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