Júnior

Brazil · Left-back (Central midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1979-1989

Versatile left-back who drove attacks with his dribbling and passing

Nicknames Capacete, Maestro

81.1OVR#112 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Roberto Carlos was a great player, but he couldn't even polish Júnior's boots.”
— Mauro Cezar, ESPN Brasil journalist · source

Category averages

  • Speed78.7
  • Shooting71.2
  • Passing84.9
  • Ball Control84.5
  • Movement76.8
  • Football IQ86.0
  • Defending Skill77.3
  • Physical75.3
  • Mental83.7
  • Career87.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity96
  2. Loyalty92
  3. Consistency90
  4. Durability90
  5. Short Passing88
  6. Possession88
  7. First Touch88
  8. Decision Making88
  9. Dribbling87
  10. Crossing86

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.7

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 71.2

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys64
  • Curve80
  • Penalties74
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics54

Passing 84.9

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 84.5

  • Dribbling87
  • Possession88
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks84
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 76.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 86.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness85
  • Game Management85
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 77.3

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 75.3

  • Strength66
  • Stamina85
  • Agility81
  • Balance84
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play64
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression70

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 87.0

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity96
  • Achievements67
  • Durability90
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
29 June 1954
Foot
Right
Career
1974–1993
Prime
1979-1989

Club career

  • 1974–1984 Flamengo
  • 1984–1987 Torino
  • 1987–1989 Pescara
  • 1989–1993 Flamengo

Honours

Copa Libertadores 1

1981 Flamengo

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Flamengo 4

1980, 1982, 1983, 1992

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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