Antonio Valencia

Ecuador · Right winger (Right-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2017

Powerful, direct wide man with stamina and accurate crossing

Nicknames Toño

75.3OVR#677 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“The boy has everything, balance, power and speed.”
— Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 2011 · source

Category averages

  • Speed84.2
  • Shooting63.2
  • Passing75.1
  • Ball Control70.3
  • Movement74.6
  • Football IQ73.5
  • Defending Skill72.3
  • Physical78.1
  • Mental84.3
  • Career75.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed92
  2. Stamina92
  3. Knock-on & Run91
  4. Top Speed with Ball88
  5. Strength88
  6. Selflessness88
  7. Crossing86
  8. Determination86
  9. Tactical Discipline86
  10. Acceleration84

All 64 attributes

Speed 84.2

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed76
  • Top Speed with Ball88
  • Knock-on & Run91
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 63.2

  • Finishing64
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys62
  • Curve66
  • Penalties66
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity50
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 75.1

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 70.3

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 74.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning68
  • Anticipation77
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 73.5

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 72.3

  • Defensive Positioning74
  • Marking72
  • Interceptions74
  • Standing Tackle78
  • Sliding Tackle74
  • Offside Trap62

Physical 78.1

  • Strength88
  • Stamina92
  • Agility76
  • Balance82
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression76

Mental 84.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 75.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements57
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
4 August 1985
Height
181 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2003–2020
Prime
2009-2017

Club career

  • 2003–2005 El Nacional
  • 2005–2008 Villarreal
  • 2005–2006 Recreativo (loan)
  • 2006–2009 Wigan Athletic
  • 2009–2019 Manchester United
  • 2019–2020 LDU Quito
  • 2020–2020 Querétaro

Honours

Europa League 1

2017 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 2

2010–11, 2012–13

FA Cup 1

2015–16

League Cup 2

2009–10, 2016–17

Community Shield 3

2010, 2013, 2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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