Juan Román Riquelme

Argentina · Attacking midfielder · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2000-2008

Unhurried classic No. 10 who shielded the ball and dictated tempo with vision

Nicknames Román, El Torero

80.2OVR#166 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“One thing that never changes is the vision. You don't need to run quickly to have this.”

— José Pékerman, Argentina coach · source

Top 10 attributes

Vision97
Possession97
Game Management97
Through Balls96
First Touch96
Press Resistance96
Short Passing95
Tactical Creativity95
Link-up Play94
Decision Making94

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.2

Top Speed57
Acceleration59
Dribbling Speed71
Top Speed with Ball55
Knock-on & Run39
Change of Pace80

Shooting 79.8

Finishing80
Shot Power80
Long Shots86
Volleys76
Curve90
Penalties88
Heading58
Direct Free Kicks92
Shooting Creativity88
Acrobatics60

Passing 91.7

Short Passing95
Long Passing92
Through Balls96
Crossing78
Link-up Play94
Vision97
Set-Piece Delivery90

Ball Control 91.5

Dribbling88
Possession97
First Touch96
Skills & Tricks90
Weak Foot82
Press Resistance96

Movement 69.2

Off-the-Ball Movement84
Runs in Behind66
Attacking Positioning80
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs30

Football IQ 94.8

Decision Making94
Spatial Awareness93
Game Management97
Tactical Creativity95

Defending Skill 39.3

Defensive Positioning50
Marking34
Interceptions52
Standing Tackle42
Sliding Tackle30
Offside Trap28

Physical 69.6

Strength74
Stamina59
Agility79
Balance82
Recovery64
Reactions72
Hold-up Play84
Aerial Duels56
Aggression56

Mental 76.3

Big-Game Temperament86
Leadership80
Selflessness70
Concentration80
Determination80
Tactical Discipline62

Career 79.6

Consistency80
Longevity82
Achievements74
Durability72
Loyalty90

Profile

Born: 24 June 1978
Height: 182 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1996–2015
Prime: 2000-2008

Club career

1996–2002 Boca Juniors
2002–2003 Barcelona
2003–2007 Villarreal
2007–2007 Boca Juniors (loan)
2008–2014 Boca Juniors
2014–2014 Argentinos Juniors

Honours

Copa Libertadores 3

2000 Boca Juniors · 2001 Boca Juniors · 2007 Boca Juniors

League title · Argentine Primera División Boca Juniors 5

1998 Apertura, 1999 Clausura, 2000 Apertura, 2008 Apertura, 2011 Apertura

Intercontinental Cup 1

2000

Recopa Sudamericana 1

2008

Olympic gold medal 1