Roberto Bettega

Italy · Striker (Second striker, Left winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1972-1980

Striker who dominated in the air and finished with precision and flair

Nicknames Penna Bianca, Bobby Gol

78.6OVR#293 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is particularly strong in the air, and can kick the ball with either foot.”
— Nils Liedholm, Varese coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed74.7
  • Shooting81.4
  • Passing75.0
  • Ball Control81.2
  • Movement78.4
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill35.0
  • Physical79.3
  • Mental81.5
  • Career81.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading92
  2. Loyalty92
  3. Attacking Positioning90
  4. Aerial Duels90
  5. Finishing88
  6. Consistency88
  7. Off-the-Ball Movement86
  8. Anticipation86
  9. Decision Making86
  10. Volleys85

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.7

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 81.4

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys85
  • Curve75
  • Penalties80
  • Heading92
  • Direct Free Kicks66
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics84

Passing 75.0

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls75
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 81.2

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession85
  • First Touch85
  • Skills & Tricks75
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 78.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 35.0

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking35
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 79.3

  • Strength78
  • Stamina77
  • Agility77
  • Balance80
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression72

Mental 81.5

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration82
  • Determination85
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 81.2

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity85
  • Achievements67
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
27 December 1950
Foot
Right
Career
1969–1984
Prime
1972-1980

Club career

  • 1969–1970 Varese (loan)
  • 1970–1983 Juventus
  • 1983–1984 Toronto Blizzard

Honours

Europa League 1

1977 Juventus

League title · Serie A Juventus 7

1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81, 1981–82

Coppa Italia 1

1978–79

Capocannoniere 1

1979–80

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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