João Pinto

Portugal · Second striker (Attacking midfielder, Striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-2000

Gifted, inventive playmaker-forward who carried Benfica's attack

Nicknames Menino de Ouro

76.0OVR#579 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed74.7
  • Shooting74.4
  • Passing79.4
  • Ball Control85.3
  • Movement72.0
  • Football IQ84.5
  • Defending Skill37.3
  • Physical71.1
  • Mental76.7
  • Career69.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling89
  2. Possession89
  3. Shooting Creativity88
  4. Through Balls88
  5. Vision88
  6. First Touch88
  7. Skills & Tricks88
  8. Tactical Creativity88
  9. Change of Pace86
  10. Short Passing86

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.7

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed84
  • Top Speed with Ball69
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 74.4

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys78
  • Curve72
  • Penalties76
  • Heading54
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity88
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 79.4

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 85.3

  • Dribbling89
  • Possession89
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks88
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 72.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 84.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 37.3

  • Defensive Positioning48
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle36
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 71.1

  • Strength58
  • Stamina71
  • Agility85
  • Balance84
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression72

Mental 76.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration76
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 69.6

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements52
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
19 August 1971
Height
171 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1988–2008
Prime
1993-2000

Club career

  • 1988–1992 Boavista
  • 1992–2000 Benfica
  • 2000–2004 Sporting CP
  • 2004–2006 Boavista
  • 2006–2008 Braga

Honours

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 1

1993–94

League title · Primeira Liga Sporting CP 1

2001–02

Taça de Portugal 4

1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 2001–02

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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