Iago Aspas

Spain · Striker (Second striker, Right winger) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2015-2023

Celta legend with a precise left foot and inventive, cheeky play

Nicknames El Príncipe de las Bateas

79.1OVR#243 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is a player in his own mould, you give him the ball in a good position and he makes the situation even better.”
— Eduardo Berizzo, Celta Vigo coach · 2017 · source

Category averages

  • Speed79.5
  • Shooting80.2
  • Passing80.3
  • Ball Control81.0
  • Movement78.8
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill36.3
  • Physical73.6
  • Mental81.3
  • Career79.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Loyalty97
  2. Finishing91
  3. Determination90
  4. Shooting Creativity88
  5. Big-Game Temperament88
  6. Consistency88
  7. Durability88
  8. Top Speed87
  9. Curve86
  10. Link-up Play86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.5

  • Top Speed ●87
  • Acceleration78
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run74
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 80.2

  • Finishing ●91
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys80
  • Curve86
  • Penalties ●83
  • Heading54
  • Direct Free Kicks84
  • Shooting Creativity88
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 80.3

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision84
  • Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 81.0

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks84
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 78.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning86
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 36.3

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking32
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 73.6

  • Strength56
  • Stamina82
  • Agility84
  • Balance82
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression84

Mental 81.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration78
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 79.8

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements42
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty97

Profile

Born
1 August 1987
Height
176 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2008–now
Prime
2015-2023

Club career

  • 2008–2013 Celta Vigo
  • 2013–2015 Liverpool
  • 2014–2015 Sevilla (loan)
  • 2015–now Celta Vigo

Honours

Europa League 1

2015 Sevilla

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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