Roberto Carlos

Brazil · Left-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2003

Rocket-paced attacking left-back with a thunderous left-footed free kick

80.9OVR#122 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“We knew Roberto Carlos had a powerful shot but to hit the ball like that was amazing.”
— Robert Pires, France midfielder and opponent · source

Category averages

  • Speed88.0
  • Shooting81.5
  • Passing81.9
  • Ball Control78.2
  • Movement78.8
  • Football IQ72.5
  • Defending Skill78.3
  • Physical81.3
  • Mental78.5
  • Career87.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power99
  2. Top Speed94
  3. Acceleration94
  4. Stamina94
  5. Knock-on & Run92
  6. Long Shots92
  7. Direct Free Kicks92
  8. Longevity92
  9. Top Speed with Ball91
  10. Recovery Runs91

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.0

  • Top Speed94
  • Acceleration94
  • Dribbling Speed75
  • Top Speed with Ball91
  • Knock-on & Run92
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 81.5

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power99
  • Long Shots92
  • Volleys85
  • Curve88
  • Penalties75
  • Heading65
  • Direct Free Kicks ●92
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 81.9

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls75
  • Crossing87
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 78.2

  • Dribbling85
  • Possession85
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot55
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 78.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs91

Football IQ 72.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 78.3

  • Defensive Positioning75
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle85
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap62

Physical 81.3

  • Strength82
  • Stamina94
  • Agility87
  • Balance88
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression82

Mental 78.5

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration74
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline64

Career 87.0

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements91
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
10 April 1973
Height
168 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1991–2015
Prime
1996-2003

Club career

  • 1991–1993 União São João
  • 1992–1992 Atlético Mineiro (loan)
  • 1993–1995 Palmeiras
  • 1995–1996 Inter Milan
  • 1996–2007 Real Madrid
  • 2007–2009 Fenerbahçe
  • 2010–2011 Corinthians
  • 2011–2012 Anzhi Makhachkala
  • 2015–2015 Delhi Dynamos

Honours

World Cup 1

2002 Brazil

European Cup / Champions League 3

1998 Real Madrid · 2000 Real Madrid · 2002 Real Madrid

Continental title 2

1997 Copa América · 1999 Copa América

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Palmeiras 2

1993, 1994

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 4

1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07

Intercontinental Cup 2

1998, 2002

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

Confederations Cup 1

1997

Supercopa de España 3

1997, 2001, 2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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