Ricardo Zamora

Spain · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1920-1936

Spain's first legendary keeper, a fearless and almost unbeatable presence

Nicknames El Divino

65.2OVR#71 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping80.8
  • Speed16.2
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement15.6
  • Football IQ67.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical69.7
  • Mental82.2
  • Career73.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes95
  2. Diving92
  3. Recovery92
  4. One-on-Ones90
  5. Determination90
  6. Consistency90
  7. Reactions89
  8. Handling88
  9. GK Positioning88
  10. Commanding Area88

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 80.8

  • Diving92
  • Handling88
  • Reflexes95
  • GK Positioning88
  • One-on-Ones90
  • Commanding Area88
  • Kicking72
  • Distribution62
  • Sweeping52

Speed 16.2

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration49
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 15.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 67.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity30

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 69.7

  • Strength80
  • Stamina66
  • Agility80
  • Balance72
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions89
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels88
  • Aggression60

Mental 82.2

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership85
  • Selflessness66
  • Concentration88
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 73.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements75
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
21 January 1901
Career
1916–1938
Prime
1920-1936

Club career

  • 1916–1919 Espanyol
  • 1919–1922 Barcelona
  • 1922–1930 Espanyol
  • 1930–1936 Real Madrid
  • 1936–1938 Nice

Honours

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

1931–32, 1932–33

Copa del Rey 5

1928–29, 1920, 1922, 1934, 1936

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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