Sebastian Giovinco

Italy · Second striker (Attacking midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2017

The Atomic Ant: tiny, elusive forward with precise free kicks and dribbling

Nicknames La Formica Atomica

73.9OVR#865 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed83.7
  • Shooting75.4
  • Passing79.1
  • Ball Control83.3
  • Movement70.4
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill29.7
  • Physical65.6
  • Mental68.3
  • Career69.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Agility92
  2. Change of Pace90
  3. Direct Free Kicks90
  4. Balance90
  5. Acceleration88
  6. Dribbling Speed88
  7. Dribbling88
  8. Curve86
  9. Possession86
  10. First Touch86

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.7

  • Top Speed84
  • Acceleration88
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball80
  • Knock-on & Run72
  • Change of Pace90

Shooting 75.4

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys74
  • Curve86
  • Penalties80
  • Heading34
  • Direct Free Kicks90
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 79.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 83.3

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 70.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 29.7

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle32
  • Sliding Tackle24
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 65.6

  • Strength40
  • Stamina74
  • Agility92
  • Balance90
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play36
  • Aerial Duels28
  • Aggression64

Mental 68.3

  • Big-Game Temperament70
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness66
  • Concentration70
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline62

Career 69.0

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements55
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty68

Profile

Born
26 January 1987
Height
163 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–2022
Prime
2012-2017

Club career

  • 2006–2015 Juventus
  • 2007–2008 Empoli (loan)
  • 2010–2012 Parma
  • 2015–2019 Toronto FC
  • 2019–2021 Al Hilal
  • 2021–2022 Sampdoria

Honours

League title · Serie A Juventus 2

2012–13, 2013–14

League title · Major League Soccer Toronto FC 1

2017

League title · Saudi Pro League Al Hilal 2

2019–20, 2020–21

AFC Champions League 1

2019

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2012, 2013

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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