Hugo Sánchez

Mexico · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1985-1992

Goal-poacher famed for first-time volleys and acrobatic finishes

Nicknames Hugol, Pentapichichi

77.0OVR#458 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed76.7
  • Shooting84.4
  • Passing67.1
  • Ball Control80.8
  • Movement79.4
  • Football IQ80.0
  • Defending Skill30.2
  • Physical79.3
  • Mental75.3
  • Career70.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acrobatics99
  2. Volleys96
  3. Shooting Creativity95
  4. Attacking Positioning94
  5. Finishing93
  6. Anticipation91
  7. Reactions89
  8. Runs in Behind88
  9. Recovery88
  10. Determination88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.7

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed75
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 84.4

  • Finishing93
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys96
  • Curve71
  • Penalties ●80
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity95
  • Acrobatics99

Passing 67.1

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing63
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision71
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 80.8

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession85
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 79.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning94
  • Anticipation91
  • Recovery Runs38

Football IQ 80.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 30.2

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle33
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 79.3

  • Strength71
  • Stamina77
  • Agility87
  • Balance82
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions89
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression76

Mental 75.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness64
  • Concentration82
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 70.0

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements72
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty30

Profile

Born
11 July 1958
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1976–1997
Prime
1985-1992

Club career

  • 1976–1981 UNAM Pumas
  • 1979–1980 San Diego Sockers (loan)
  • 1981–1985 Atlético Madrid
  • 1985–1992 Real Madrid
  • 1992–1993 Club América
  • 1993–1994 Rayo Vallecano
  • 1994–1995 Atlante
  • 1995–1996 LASK
  • 1996–1996 Dallas Burn
  • 1996–1997 Atlético Celaya

Honours

Europa League 1

1986 Real Madrid

Continental title 1

1977 CONCACAF Championship

League title · Liga MX UNAM Pumas 2

1976–77, 1980–81

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 5

1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90

CONCACAF Champions Cup 2

1980, 1992

Copa del Rey 2

1984–85, 1988–89

Supercopa de España 4

1985, 1988, 1989, 1990

European Golden Shoe 1

1989–90

Pichichi Trophy 5

1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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