Walter Zenga

Italy · Goalkeeper · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1986-1992

Flamboyant, reflex-sharp keeper who shone at Italia 90

Nicknames L'Uomo Ragno

67.7OVR#47 of 90 goalkeepers

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

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping84.0
  • Speed16.7
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement15.6
  • Football IQ72.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical71.6
  • Mental81.3
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Diving94
  2. Reflexes94
  3. One-on-Ones92
  4. Recovery91
  5. Reactions91
  6. GK Positioning86
  7. Consistency86
  8. Handling84
  9. Agility84
  10. Balance84

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 84.0

  • Diving94
  • Handling84
  • Reflexes94
  • GK Positioning86
  • One-on-Ones92
  • Commanding Area80
  • Kicking74
  • Distribution74
  • Sweeping78

Speed 16.7

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration52
  • 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 72.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity46

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 71.6

  • Strength74
  • Stamina80
  • Agility84
  • Balance84
  • Recovery91
  • Reactions91
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression64

Mental 81.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration84
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 78.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements57
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
28 April 1960
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1978–1999
Prime
1986-1992

Club career

  • 1978–1979 Salernitana (loan)
  • 1979–1980 Savona (loan)
  • 1980–1982 Sambenedettese (loan)
  • 1982–1994 Inter Milan
  • 1994–1996 Sampdoria
  • 1996–1997 Padova
  • 1997–1999 New England Revolution

Honours

Europa League 2

1991 Inter Milan · 1994 Inter Milan

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 1

1988–89

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1989

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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