112 LIBERTADORES JAVIER MASCHERANO

Position: CB

Alt Position: No ALT

Height: 182 CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

109 Pace

51 Shooting

85 Passing

102 Dribbling

134 Defending

132 Physical

136 Pace

61 Shooting

99 Passing

122 Dribbling

189 Defending

168 Physical

Work Rate: Low/High

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Centre Back 2x Defender 1x Physical

Shards: 800

Detail Review

Pace

+ Surprisingly quick for a centre-back, he accelerates sharply into challenges and recovers fast on counters. The quickest attackers can still edge past him, but overall he feels far from slow:(8.9/10)

Passing

+ His short passing is crisp and reliable, with solid vision for a defender. He builds play smoothly from the back, though his long balls under pressure can occasionally stray:(8.8/10)

Dribbling

+ Feels composed and steady on the ball with tidy control and balance. Not flashy, but turns confidently and stays composed when pressed:(8.7/10)

Defending

+ Elite defensive awareness defines his game. He reads play early, tackles cleanly, and positions himself perfectly, making him one of the most reliable stoppers in this event:(9.6/10)

Physicality

+ Tough, aggressive, and strong in duels. His high physical stats help him dominate challenges and maintain energy for the full 90 minutes without fading:(9.4/10)

Work Rate

+ His low attacking and high defensive work rates are ideal. He holds position, covers passing lanes, and tracks back consistently instead of drifting forward:(9.3/10)

Overall Rating: 9.1/10

Final Verdict

Mascherano is a disciplined and commanding centre-back who thrives on reading the game and timing challenges perfectly. Strong, tireless, and reliable on the ball, he’s a defensive wall for any backline. Best used as a cover CB in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, where his awareness and aggression can shine without needing recovery pace.

Practical Test