Paulo Wanchope

Costa Rica · Second striker (Striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2002

Gangly forward whose long legs produced unpredictable, awkward dribbles

70.4OVR#1148 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed79.5
  • Shooting73.0
  • Passing62.9
  • Ball Control77.0
  • Movement70.8
  • Football IQ72.0
  • Defending Skill31.3
  • Physical72.2
  • Mental69.7
  • Career61.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing84
  2. Shooting Creativity84
  3. Dribbling84
  4. Top Speed83
  5. Attacking Positioning82
  6. Top Speed with Ball81
  7. Knock-on & Run81
  8. Heading80
  9. Skills & Tricks80
  10. Acceleration79

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.5

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed77
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run81
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 73.0

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys74
  • Curve62
  • Penalties74
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity84
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 62.9

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 77.0

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 70.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 72.0

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 31.3

  • Defensive Positioning38
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 72.2

  • Strength74
  • Stamina69
  • Agility75
  • Balance72
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels78
  • Aggression62

Mental 69.7

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership64
  • Selflessness66
  • Concentration70
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline62

Career 61.8

  • Consistency68
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements39
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
31 July 1976
Height
193 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1995–2008
Prime
1997-2002

Club career

  • 1995–1997 Herediano
  • 1997–1999 Derby County
  • 1999–2000 West Ham United
  • 2000–2004 Manchester City
  • 2004–2005 Málaga
  • 2005–2006 Al-Gharafa
  • 2006–2006 Herediano
  • 2007–2007 FC Tokyo
  • 2007–2008 Chicago Fire

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