Ezequiel Lavezzi

Argentina · Second striker (Left winger, Right winger, Striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2014

Fast, bullish forward who wreaked havoc with direct dribbling

Nicknames El Pocho

74.2OVR#832 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed86.0
  • Shooting70.2
  • Passing72.9
  • Ball Control80.8
  • Movement74.4
  • Football IQ71.5
  • Defending Skill35.3
  • Physical74.2
  • Mental75.3
  • Career71.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration88
  2. Agility88
  3. Dribbling Speed87
  4. Dribbling87
  5. Top Speed86
  6. Change of Pace86
  7. Reactions86
  8. Top Speed with Ball85
  9. Knock-on & Run84
  10. Possession84

All 64 attributes

Speed 86.0

  • Top Speed86
  • Acceleration88
  • Dribbling Speed87
  • Top Speed with Ball85
  • Knock-on & Run84
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 70.2

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys72
  • Curve72
  • Penalties70
  • Heading54
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 72.9

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 80.8

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 74.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 71.5

  • Decision Making72
  • Spatial Awareness72
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 35.3

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 74.2

  • Strength62
  • Stamina82
  • Agility88
  • Balance84
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression74

Mental 75.3

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration72
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 71.2

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements54
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
3 May 1985
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2003–2019
Prime
2009-2014

Club career

  • 2003–2004 Estudiantes de Buenos Aires
  • 2004–2007 Genoa
  • 2004–2007 San Lorenzo (loan)
  • 2007–2012 Napoli
  • 2012–2016 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2016–2019 Hebei China Fortune

Honours

League title · Argentine Primera División San Lorenzo 1

2007 Clausura

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 4

2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16

Olympic gold medal 1

2008

Coppa Italia 1

2011–12

Coupe de France 2

2014–15, 2015–16

Trophée des Champions 1

2013

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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