Romário

Brazil · Striker · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1988-1994

Box genius who scored with sudden bursts and cheeky toe-poke finishes

Nicknames Baixinho

78.9OVR#258 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Genius of the goal area.”
— Johan Cruyff, Barcelona coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed85.7
  • Shooting82.3
  • Passing73.9
  • Ball Control90.5
  • Movement81.0
  • Football IQ82.5
  • Defending Skill25.5
  • Physical75.9
  • Mental68.3
  • Career74.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing98
  2. First Touch97
  3. Attacking Positioning97
  4. Shooting Creativity96
  5. Anticipation96
  6. Change of Pace95
  7. Big-Game Temperament95
  8. Dribbling94
  9. Balance94
  10. Possession93

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.7

  • Top Speed85
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed90
  • Top Speed with Ball82
  • Knock-on & Run71
  • Change of Pace95

Shooting 82.3

  • Finishing98
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys87
  • Curve80
  • Penalties82
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks66
  • Shooting Creativity96
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 73.9

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing65
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 90.5

  • Dribbling94
  • Possession93
  • First Touch97
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot75
  • Press Resistance92

Movement 81.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement90
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning97
  • Anticipation96
  • Recovery Runs30

Football IQ 82.5

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 25.5

  • Defensive Positioning30
  • Marking25
  • Interceptions25
  • Standing Tackle30
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap18

Physical 75.9

  • Strength65
  • Stamina59
  • Agility91
  • Balance94
  • Recovery85
  • Reactions92
  • Hold-up Play65
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression70

Mental 68.3

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness50
  • Concentration72
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline45

Career 74.4

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements87
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty40

Profile

Born
29 January 1966
Height
167 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1985–2008
Prime
1988-1994

Club career

  • 1985–1988 Vasco da Gama
  • 1988–1993 PSV Eindhoven
  • 1993–1995 Barcelona
  • 1995–1996 Flamengo
  • 1996–1997 Valencia
  • 1996–1997 Flamengo (loan)
  • 1998–1999 Flamengo
  • 2000–2002 Vasco da Gama
  • 2002–2004 Fluminense
  • 2003–2003 Al-Sadd (loan)
  • 2005–2006 Vasco da Gama
  • 2006–2006 Miami FC
  • 2006–2006 Adelaide United (loan)
  • 2007–2008 Vasco da Gama

Honours

World Cup 1

1994 Brazil

Continental title 2

1989 Copa América · 1997 Copa América

League title · Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven 3

1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

1993–94

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Vasco da Gama 1

2000

Confederations Cup 1

1997

KNVB Cup 2

1988–89, 1989–90

Supercopa de España 1

1994

FIFA World Player of the Year 1

1994

World Cup Golden Ball 1

1994

South American Footballer of the Year 1

2000

Pichichi Trophy 1

1993–94

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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