Claudio Caniggia

Argentina · Striker (Right winger, Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1988-1994

Son of the Wind, a forward of explosive pace

Nicknames El Pájaro, El Hijo del Viento

74.5OVR#798 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed89.5
  • Shooting71.6
  • Passing69.7
  • Ball Control80.3
  • Movement78.0
  • Football IQ73.5
  • Defending Skill31.0
  • Physical74.6
  • Mental76.0
  • Career61.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration93
  2. Runs in Behind92
  3. Top Speed91
  4. Knock-on & Run90
  5. Top Speed with Ball89
  6. Change of Pace88
  7. Dribbling88
  8. Big-Game Temperament88
  9. Reactions87
  10. Dribbling Speed86

All 64 attributes

Speed 89.5

  • Top Speed91
  • Acceleration93
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball89
  • Knock-on & Run90
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 71.6

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power77
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys74
  • Curve74
  • Penalties70
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics65

Passing 69.7

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 80.3

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 78.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 73.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 31.0

  • Defensive Positioning34
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle36
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 74.6

  • Strength62
  • Stamina81
  • Agility85
  • Balance84
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression70

Mental 76.0

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration74
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 61.8

  • Consistency72
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements60
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty35

Profile

Born
9 January 1967
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1985–2004
Prime
1988-1994

Club career

  • 1985–1988 River Plate
  • 1988–1989 Hellas Verona
  • 1989–1992 Atalanta
  • 1992–1994 Roma
  • 1994–1995 Benfica
  • 1995–1998 Boca Juniors
  • 1999–2000 Atalanta
  • 2000–2001 Dundee
  • 2001–2003 Rangers
  • 2003–2004 Qatar SC

Honours

Continental title 1

1991 Copa América

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 1

1985–86

League title · Scottish Premier League Rangers 1

2002–03

Confederations Cup 1

1992

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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