Vavá

Brazil · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1957-1963

Combative striker who scored in two World Cup finals

Nicknames Peito de Aço, Leão da Copa

75.3OVR#677 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed73.5
  • Shooting74.7
  • Passing63.1
  • Ball Control75.8
  • Movement79.0
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill34.7
  • Physical80.9
  • Mental83.7
  • Career74.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament94
  2. Determination92
  3. Attacking Positioning90
  4. Finishing89
  5. Aggression88
  6. Anticipation87
  7. Runs in Behind86
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement84
  9. Strength84
  10. Recovery84

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.5

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed69
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 74.7

  • Finishing89
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys80
  • Curve66
  • Penalties80
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks55
  • Shooting Creativity66
  • Acrobatics75

Passing 63.1

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 75.8

  • Dribbling79
  • Possession82
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 79.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 34.7

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking34
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 80.9

  • Strength84
  • Stamina81
  • Agility79
  • Balance80
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression88

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament94
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration82
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 74.4

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements82
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
12 November 1934
Height
174 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1949–1969
Prime
1957-1963

Club career

  • 1949–1951 Sport Recife
  • 1951–1958 Vasco da Gama
  • 1958–1961 Atlético Madrid
  • 1961–1963 Palmeiras
  • 1964–1967 Club América
  • 1969–1969 Portuguesa

Honours

World Cup 2

1958 Brazil · 1962 Brazil

Copa del Rey 2

1959–60, 1960–61

World Cup Golden Boot 1

1962

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

Similar players

Open in the interactive database →