Edinson Cavani

Uruguay · Striker (Right winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2018

Selfless pressing striker who dominated in the air and never stopped running

Nicknames El Matador, El Botija

80.7OVR#133 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“I have never seen a striker do as many movements.”
— Mason Greenwood, Manchester United teammate · 2021 · source

Category averages

  • Speed80.8
  • Shooting80.3
  • Passing66.0
  • Ball Control76.0
  • Movement89.4
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill48.3
  • Physical84.1
  • Mental88.0
  • Career79.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina96
  2. Runs in Behind94
  3. Selflessness94
  4. Determination94
  5. Attacking Positioning92
  6. Finishing90
  7. Tactical Discipline90
  8. Anticipation89
  9. Heading88
  10. Off-the-Ball Movement88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.8

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed76
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run84
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 80.3

  • Finishing90
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys86
  • Curve68
  • Penalties ●81
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks66
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics84

Passing 66.0

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing64
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 76.0

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession80
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 89.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind94
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 48.3

  • Defensive Positioning62
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions50
  • Standing Tackle58
  • Sliding Tackle44
  • Offside Trap36

Physical 84.1

  • Strength80
  • Stamina96
  • Agility80
  • Balance80
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression88

Mental 88.0

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness94
  • Concentration86
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 79.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements69
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
14 February 1987
Height
184 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2010-2018

Club career

  • 2005–2007 Danubio
  • 2007–2010 Palermo
  • 2010–2013 Napoli
  • 2013–2020 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2020–2022 Manchester United
  • 2022–2023 Valencia
  • 2023–now Boca Juniors

Honours

Continental title 1

2011 Copa América

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 6

2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20

Coppa Italia 1

2011–12

Coupe de France 5

2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20

Trophée des Champions 4

2014, 2015, 2017, 2019

Capocannoniere 1

2012–13

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 2

2016–17, 2017–18

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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