Diego Lugano

Uruguay · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2006-2010

Uruguay's uncompromising captain, ferocious in duels and in the air

69.9OVR#1170 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed43.7
  • Shooting48.3
  • Passing50.9
  • Ball Control51.7
  • Movement56.0
  • Football IQ69.5
  • Defending Skill80.0
  • Physical74.7
  • Mental86.3
  • Career78.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination95
  2. Aggression94
  3. Leadership93
  4. Aerial Duels90
  5. Heading88
  6. Strength86
  7. Big-Game Temperament86
  8. Standing Tackle84
  9. Selflessness84
  10. Loyalty84

All 64 attributes

Speed 43.7

  • Top Speed56
  • Acceleration54
  • Dribbling Speed30
  • Top Speed with Ball42
  • Knock-on & Run40
  • Change of Pace40

Shooting 48.3

  • Finishing48
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots44
  • Volleys40
  • Curve38
  • Penalties46
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks30
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 50.9

  • Short Passing62
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls52
  • Crossing40
  • Link-up Play58
  • Vision56
  • Set-Piece Delivery30

Ball Control 51.7

  • Dribbling46
  • Possession58
  • First Touch58
  • Skills & Tricks34
  • Weak Foot52
  • Press Resistance62

Movement 56.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement42
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning46
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 69.5

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity52

Defending Skill 80.0

  • Defensive Positioning80
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions78
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap76

Physical 74.7

  • Strength86
  • Stamina76
  • Agility50
  • Balance70
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression94

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership93
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration80
  • Determination95
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 78.4

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements66
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty84

Profile

Born
2 November 1980
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1999–2017
Prime
2006-2010

Club career

  • 1999–2003 Nacional
  • 2003–2006 São Paulo
  • 2006–2011 Fenerbahçe
  • 2011–2013 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2012–2013 Málaga (loan)
  • 2013–2014 West Bromwich Albion
  • 2014–2015 BK Häcken
  • 2015–2015 Cerro Porteño
  • 2016–2017 São Paulo

Honours

Continental title 1

2011 Copa América

Copa Libertadores 1

2005 São Paulo

League title · Süper Lig Fenerbahçe 2

2006–07, 2010–11

Club World Cup 1

2005

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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