Valentín Castellanos

Argentina · Striker · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2021-2024

Battling striker who scores through box movement, grit and headers

Nicknames Taty

69.7OVR#1181 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed67.7
  • Shooting68.8
  • Passing58.0
  • Ball Control66.7
  • Movement76.0
  • Football IQ70.5
  • Defending Skill40.7
  • Physical76.9
  • Mental77.7
  • Career64.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina86
  2. Aggression86
  3. Determination86
  4. Durability85
  5. Selflessness84
  6. Off-the-Ball Movement82
  7. Attacking Positioning82
  8. Finishing80
  9. Heading80
  10. Anticipation80

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.7

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration72
  • Dribbling Speed65
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 68.8

  • Finishing ●80
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys74
  • Curve56
  • Penalties72
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 58.0

  • Short Passing68
  • Long Passing52
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing50
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 66.7

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession72
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 76.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 70.5

  • Decision Making72
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management64
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 40.7

  • Defensive Positioning54
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle48
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 76.9

  • Strength76
  • Stamina86
  • Agility66
  • Balance66
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play78
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression86

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament76
  • Leadership64
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration76
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 64.8

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity60
  • Achievements47
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
3 October 1998
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2017–now
Prime
2021-2024

Club career

  • 2017–2018 Torque
  • 2018–2019 New York City FC (loan)
  • 2019–2023 New York City FC
  • 2022–2023 Girona (loan)
  • 2023–2026 Lazio
  • 2026–now West Ham United

Honours

League title · Major League Soccer New York City FC 1

2021

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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