Mario Kempes

Argentina · Striker (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1976-1982

Powerful driving forward whose runs and shots won Argentina the World Cup

Nicknames El Matador

79.6OVR#203 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Big-Game Temperament92
Determination92
Finishing90
Shot Power90
Dribbling90
Possession90
Long Shots88
First Touch88
Attacking Positioning88
Runs in Behind86

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.8

Top Speed81
Acceleration83
Dribbling Speed85
Top Speed with Ball82
Knock-on & Run82
Change of Pace84

Shooting 82.2

Finishing90
Shot Power90
Long Shots88
Volleys85
Curve77
Penalties85
Heading83
Direct Free Kicks72
Shooting Creativity80
Acrobatics72

Passing 73.9

Short Passing82
Long Passing69
Through Balls76
Crossing68
Link-up Play82
Vision80
Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 83.2

Dribbling90
Possession90
First Touch88
Skills & Tricks78
Weak Foot70
Press Resistance83

Movement 79.6

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind86
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation84
Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 79.0

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management76
Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 36.2

Defensive Positioning40
Marking34
Interceptions40
Standing Tackle38
Sliding Tackle35
Offside Trap30

Physical 81.7

Strength84
Stamina83
Agility84
Balance82
Recovery86
Reactions85
Hold-up Play80
Aerial Duels72
Aggression79

Mental 82.0

Big-Game Temperament92
Leadership78
Selflessness78
Concentration80
Determination92
Tactical Discipline72

Career 77.4

Consistency80
Longevity76
Achievements76
Durability80
Loyalty75

Profile

Born: 15 July 1954
Height: 184 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 1973–1996
Prime: 1976-1982

Club career

1973–1974 Instituto
1974–1976 Rosario Central
1976–1981 Valencia
1981–1982 River Plate
1982–1984 Valencia
1984–1986 Hércules
1986–1987 First Vienna
1987–1990 St. Pölten
1990–1992 Kremser SC
1995–1995 Fernández Vial
1996–1996 Pelita Jaya

Honours

World Cup 1

1978 Argentina

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 1

1981 Nacional

UEFA Super Cup 1

1980

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1979–80

Copa del Rey 1

1978–79

World Cup Golden Boot 1

1978

South American Footballer of the Year 1