Radamel Falcao

Qualities Evaluation

Radamel FALCAO   (Colombia)

10 February 1986
Striker
1m75
78 Kg





Wikipedia
Radamel Falcao García Zárate (10 February 1986), commonly known simply as Falcao, a name given to him by his father as a tribute to the Brazilian coach Paulo Roberto Falcão, is a Colombian football striker, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid and represents the Colombia national football team.

General comments


El Tigre is one of the best strikers in the world, he's always decisive and won many titles in the teams he played for.


Steadiness


Regularity
He channels goals since his arrival in Europe, he tickles CR7 and Messi stats in the Liga. Today, he is the best with Cavani in the Ligue 1.

Shape
Last year, he was injured for 1 month but this "goal machine" did not take a lot of time to get back into the heart of competition.



Offensive skills


Finishing
Near or far, he has no problem putting the ball in. He is capable of finding improbable angles and misses few opportunities to increase his counter goal.

Heading ability
He is as comfortable with his head as his feet. He is one of the most complete strikers in the world.

Long range shooting
He excels in this area too. He scored many important goals from outside the box. He does not hesitate to take his luck from distance when given the opportunity.

Dribbling
He is a fine dribbler able to eliminate several defenders, he can create his opportunities on his own.

Pass
He is not a great passer, he delivers very few assists. We can explain this "weakness" by his willingness to always project himself toward the goal.

Creativity
To do.

Pace
To do.

Call for the ball
Always available, he is often at the right position.


Defensive skills


Pressing
He doesn't press a lot.

Tactics

Tactical thinking
He is always thinking how to make a goal.

Adaptability;
He can adapt himself to different game systems and might be able to play support striker or winger.


Mental


Experience
He has a level of experience that increases with the number of UEFA finals he played and he would benefit from playing in the Champions League within a bigger team.

Aggressiveness
He is not aggressive but he has a mind of goal maker.

Team play
He makes the team happy to play with him.

Influence in the team
He gives confidence to his partners.

Big games
Principal architect of victories of Porto and Atletico Madrid in the Europa League. He always responds present in important games.

Assurance
His past successes gives him a lot of confidence.

Physical

Speed
Wery fast when he is finishing.

Acceleration
Area in which he can progress, but he is still average.

Physical impact
He takes advandage from his intelligence more than his physical impact.

Stamina
He is playing good until the last minute of the game..

Fragility
He had some minor injuries but nothing alarming.