Carlos Alberto

Brazil · Right-back (Centre-back) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1966-1974

Commanding captain and attacking full-back as sound in defence as going forward

Nicknames O Capita

80.8OVR#126 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Carlos Alberto is a reference to the beautiful game, and he's also a reference to leadership.”
— Mauricio Savarese, AP Rio correspondent · 2016 · source

Category averages

  • Speed75.8
  • Shooting69.9
  • Passing80.1
  • Ball Control78.7
  • Movement78.6
  • Football IQ82.8
  • Defending Skill85.7
  • Physical78.6
  • Mental89.0
  • Career79.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership95
  2. Big-Game Temperament92
  3. Determination92
  4. Marking88
  5. Standing Tackle88
  6. Consistency88
  7. Defensive Positioning87
  8. Recovery Runs86
  9. Decision Making86
  10. Spatial Awareness86

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.8

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 69.9

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power85
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys70
  • Curve75
  • Penalties70
  • Heading78
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity55
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 80.1

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 78.7

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 78.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 82.8

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management85
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 85.7

  • Defensive Positioning87
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle85
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 78.6

  • Strength82
  • Stamina85
  • Agility77
  • Balance82
  • Recovery85
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels78
  • Aggression78

Mental 89.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership95
  • Selflessness85
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 79.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity85
  • Achievements80
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty64

Profile

Born
17 July 1944
Foot
Right
Career
1963–1982
Prime
1966-1974

Club career

  • 1963–1966 Fluminense
  • 1966–1974 Santos
  • 1971–1971 Botafogo (loan)
  • 1974–1977 Fluminense
  • 1977–1977 Flamengo
  • 1977–1980 New York Cosmos
  • 1981–1981 California Surf
  • 1982–1982 New York Cosmos

Honours

World Cup 1

1970 Brazil

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Santos 1

1968

League title · North American Soccer League New York Cosmos 4

1977, 1978, 1980, 1982

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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