José Luis Chilavert

Paraguay · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1995-2001

Larger-than-life keeper who scored goals from free kicks and penalties

Nicknames Chila

69.9OVR#15 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping84.2
  • Speed16.7
  • Shooting24.2
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement14.8
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical72.1
  • Mental86.7
  • Career81.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership95
  2. Determination95
  3. Penalties92
  4. Kicking90
  5. Big-Game Temperament90
  6. Longevity90
  7. Reflexes88
  8. GK Positioning88
  9. Commanding Area88
  10. Direct Free Kicks88

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 84.2

  • Diving84
  • Handling84
  • Reflexes88
  • GK Positioning88
  • One-on-Ones82
  • Commanding Area88
  • Kicking90
  • Distribution80
  • Sweeping74

Speed 16.7

  • Top Speed50
  • Acceleration50
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting 24.2

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties92
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks88
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 14.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity50

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 72.1

  • Strength88
  • Stamina76
  • Agility76
  • Balance74
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression88

Mental 86.7

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership95
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration86
  • Determination95
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 81.8

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements65
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
27 July 1965
Height
188 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1982–2004
Prime
1995-2001

Club career

  • 1982–1984 Sportivo Luqueño
  • 1984–1985 Guaraní
  • 1985–1988 San Lorenzo
  • 1988–1991 Real Zaragoza
  • 1991–2000 Vélez Sarsfield
  • 2000–2002 Strasbourg
  • 2002–2003 Peñarol
  • 2003–2004 Vélez Sarsfield

Honours

Copa Libertadores 1

1994 Vélez Sarsfield

League title · Argentine Primera División Vélez Sarsfield 4

Clausura 1993, Apertura 1995, Clausura 1996, Clausura 1998

League title · Uruguayan Primera División Peñarol 1

2003

Intercontinental Cup 1

1994

Recopa Sudamericana 1

1997

Coupe de France 1

2000–01

South American Footballer of the Year 1

1996

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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