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Athletic75
Acceleration
72
Pace
73
Agility
72
Strength
74
Balance
82
Jumping
72
Stamina
79
Fitness
79
Technical90
Dribbling
89
Short Passing
95
Long Passing
91
Finishing
84
Shot Accuracy
77
Shot Power
83
Shooting Technique
88
Heading
74
Tackling
52
Crossing
87
Free Kick
88
Penalties
85
First Touch
94
Mental79
Composure
89
Aggression
68
Consistency
74
Creativity
93
Leadership
74
Work Rate
74
Tactical87
Vision
92
Off the Ball
85
Defensive Positioning
56
Teamwork
91
Anticipation
77
Marking
38
Player Traits
Attacking 81
Crossing
87
Finishing
84
Heading Accuracy
74
Shot Accuracy
77
Off the Ball
85
Technique 91
Dribbling
89
Free Kick
88
Short Passing
95
Long Passing
91
First Touch
94
Shot Technique
88
Movement 75
Acceleration
72
Pace
73
Agility
72
Balance
82
Physicality 77
Shot Power
83
Jumping
72
Stamina
79
Strength
74
Fitness
79
Defending 49
Marking
38
Tackling
52
Def. Positioning
56
Mentality & Game Reading 82
Aggression
68
Composure
89
Penalties
85
Vision
92
Leadership
74
Work Rate
74
Teamwork
91
Anticipation
77
Consistency
74
Creativity
93
Brazil - Attacking Midfielderda Guia, Ademir
A graceful Brazilian attacking midfielder, Ademir da Guia was a master of rhythm, pausa and quiet authority. Nicknamed O Divino, he did not play with the explosive violence of a classic match-winner, but with elegance, balance and an almost aristocratic control of tempo. At Palmeiras, he became one of the club’s greatest symbols, guiding play through touch, vision and intelligence rather than constant acceleration. His passing was delicate, his ball retention superb and his decision-making calm enough to make pressure look slightly embarrassed. For Brazil, he was limited by brutal competition in an era overflowing with genius, which kept his international legacy smaller than his talent deserved. A refined creator, more conductor than finisher, and one of the most sophisticated playmakers in Brazilian football history.
