Santi Cazorla

Spain · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2011-2015

Perfectly two-footed technician who unlocked midfield with ball retention

Nicknames Santi

77.8OVR#364 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed71.7
  • Shooting72.4
  • Passing85.7
  • Ball Control91.5
  • Movement71.8
  • Football IQ88.5
  • Defending Skill56.3
  • Physical68.7
  • Mental79.0
  • Career72.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Weak Foot99
  2. Possession92
  3. First Touch92
  4. Press Resistance92
  5. Loyalty92
  6. Short Passing90
  7. Spatial Awareness90
  8. Agility90
  9. Balance90
  10. Change of Pace88

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.7

  • Top Speed66
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 72.4

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots86
  • Volleys68
  • Curve84
  • Penalties76
  • Heading38
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 85.7

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing80
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 91.5

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession92
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot99
  • Press Resistance92

Movement 71.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs60

Football IQ 88.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 56.3

  • Defensive Positioning62
  • Marking50
  • Interceptions66
  • Standing Tackle62
  • Sliding Tackle52
  • Offside Trap46

Physical 68.7

  • Strength46
  • Stamina78
  • Agility90
  • Balance90
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels36
  • Aggression62

Mental 79.0

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration80
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 72.4

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements64
  • Durability40
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
13 December 1984
Height
168 cm
Weight
66 kg
Foot
Both
Career
2003–now
Prime
2011-2015

Club career

  • 2003–2006 Villarreal
  • 2006–2007 Recreativo
  • 2007–2011 Villarreal
  • 2011–2012 Málaga
  • 2012–2018 Arsenal
  • 2018–2020 Villarreal
  • 2020–2023 Al Sadd
  • 2023–now Real Oviedo

Honours

Continental title 2

2008 UEFA European Championship · 2012 UEFA European Championship

League title · Qatar Stars League Al Sadd 2

2020–21, 2021–22

FA Cup 2

2013–14, 2014–15

Community Shield 2

2014, 2015

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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