Rivaldo

Brazil · Left winger (Attacking midfielder, Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2002

Left-footed forward who decided games with long-range strikes and bicycle kicks

80.7OVR#133 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“A left foot that was both educated and thuggish, subtle and a sledgehammer.”
— Rob Smyth, The Guardian journalist · 2008 · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.5
  • Shooting90.7
  • Passing86.4
  • Ball Control84.8
  • Movement75.0
  • Football IQ83.8
  • Defending Skill35.3
  • Physical78.0
  • Mental76.7
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acrobatics96
  2. Volleys95
  3. Shooting Creativity95
  4. Possession93
  5. First Touch93
  6. Skills & Tricks93
  7. Shot Power92
  8. Long Shots92
  9. Curve92
  10. Direct Free Kicks92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.5

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 90.7

  • Finishing90
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots92
  • Volleys95
  • Curve92
  • Penalties88
  • Heading75
  • Direct Free Kicks ●92
  • Shooting Creativity95
  • Acrobatics96

Passing 86.4

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision92
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 84.8

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession93
  • First Touch93
  • Skills & Tricks93
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 75.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 83.8

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity85

Defending Skill 35.3

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking35
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 78.0

  • Strength76
  • Stamina75
  • Agility85
  • Balance86
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression70

Mental 76.7

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration76
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline62

Career 78.2

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements87
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
19 April 1972
Height
186 cm
Weight
75 kg
Foot
Left
Career
1991–2015
Prime
1996-2002

Club career

  • 1991–1992 Santa Cruz
  • 1992–1993 Mogi Mirim
  • 1993–1994 Corinthians (loan)
  • 1994–1996 Palmeiras
  • 1996–1997 Deportivo La Coruña
  • 1997–2002 Barcelona
  • 2002–2004 AC Milan
  • 2004–2004 Cruzeiro
  • 2004–2007 Olympiacos
  • 2007–2008 AEK Athens
  • 2008–2010 Bunyodkor
  • 2011–2011 São Paulo
  • 2012–2012 Kabuscorp
  • 2013–2013 São Caetano
  • 2014–2015 Mogi Mirim

Honours

World Cup 1

2002 Brazil

Ballon d'Or 1

1999

European Cup / Champions League 1

2003 AC Milan

Continental title 1

1999 Copa América

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Palmeiras 1

1994

League title · La Liga Barcelona 2

1997–98, 1998–99

League title · Super League Greece Olympiacos 1

2004–05

UEFA Super Cup 2

1997, 2003

Confederations Cup 1

1997

Copa del Rey 1

1997–98

Coppa Italia 1

2002–03

FIFA World Player of the Year 1

1999

Copa América Best Player 1

1999

Copa América Top Scorer 1

1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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