120 NUMERO RONALD ARAUJO
120 NUMERO RONALD ARAUJO
Position:
CB
Alt Position:
RB
Height:
188 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
135 Pace
103 Shooting
114 Passing
119 Dribbling
148 Defending
151 Physical
176 Pace
115 Shooting
149 Passing
145 Dribbling
217 Defending
218 Physical
Work Rate: Medium/High
Traits:
Dives Into Tackles
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Defender
1x DEFENDING
1x PHYSICAL
1x PASSING
Shards: 17,480
Detail Review
Pace
+
His sprint speed is surprisingly high for a center-back, meaning once he gets going, he can effectively chase down fast meta wingers who try to break behind the defensive line. However, his initial acceleration can feel slightly delayed off the mark.
((8.8/10))
Passing
+
Very standard and reliable for building out of the back. You won't be pinging massive cross-field diagonals to your wingers, but his short distribution under pressure is crisp enough to safely recycle possession to your holding midfielders.
((7.8/10))
Dribbling
-
He feels incredibly heavy and rigid on the ball. His low agility means you should never try to joystick dribble your way out of the box. If you try to get too clever against a high press, agile strikers will instantly dispossess him.
((7.0/10))
Defending
+
An absolute nightmare for attackers. His auto-tackling and man-marking are top-tier, and he effortlessly steps into passing lanes to shut down central attacks before they even reach the penalty area.
((9.7/10))
Physical
+
The definition of a brick wall. With his highly aggressive player model and maxed-out strength, he completely bullies center forwards off the ball, effortlessly winning heavy shoulder-to-shoulder duels without committing sloppy fouls.
((9.8/10))
Stamina
-
This is the only real concern for his card. His base endurance is noticeably low for a 120 OVR, so if you constantly manually pull him out of position to press high up the pitch, his performance will dip late in the second half.
((7.4/10))
Positioning
+
Thanks to his Medium/High work rates, his defensive positioning is fantastic. He strictly holds a deep line, refusing to push up unnecessarily and naturally anchoring your backline against rapid counter-attacks.
((9.6/10))
Aerial Ability
+
He is completely dominant in the air. Between his imposing height, elite jumping reach, and excellent heading mechanics, he clears dangerous crosses with ease and acts as a massive target man during attacking corner kicks.
((9.5/10))
Final Verdict
Araújo is a highly aggressive, old-school powerhouse center-back designed to physically dominate the box. While his heavy turning radius and lower stamina mean you cannot afford to manually drag him out of position or hold the ball too long, his crushing physical presence make him difficult to beat in 1v1 situations. If your defensive setup relies on a deep, structured backline that shuts down crosses and bullies incoming strikers, he is a phenomenal anchor. He is recommended for budget squads.
Alternatives
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CB benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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