Adolfo BALONCIERI
Attacking Midfielder
Overall RATING
0
Other Positions
SS
182cm x 77kg; Right Footed; Prime 1924-1929
Physical Skills
0
Acceleration
78%
Agility
77%
Balance
80%
Jump
75%
Natural Fitness
85%
Speed
80%
Stamina
80%
Strength
82%
Technical Skills
0
Ball Control
90%
Dribbling
85%
Free Kicks
75%
Heading
78%
Long Passing
87%
Shooting Accuracy
88%
Shooting Power
81%
Shooting Technique
86%
Short Passing
91%
Tactical Skills
0
Defensive Positioning
48%
Off the ball
87%
Teamwork
90%
Mental Skills
0
Anticipation
85%
Concentration
90%
Consistency
82%
Determination
81%
Leadership
79%
Vision
90%
Attacking Skills
Finishing
87%
Defensive Skills
0
Marking
48%
Sliding
47%
Tackling
44%
Info Box
– An attacking midfielder with superb vision and technical skills.
– Dictates tempo
– Shoots with power
– Tries killer pass often
Additional Skills
Widely considered the predecessor of Giuseppe Meazza and Valentino Mazzola, Adolfo Baloncieri was one of the first great interpreters of the Italian attacking midfielder role. An elegant and intelligent inside forward, he combined technical mastery with tactical vision, orchestrating play with rare finesse. A natural playmaker, Baloncieri stood out for his balance, creativity, and goal-scoring instinct, laying the groundwork for generations of Italian fantasisti to come.
