Legends Database

Francisco GENTO

Left Winger

Overall RATING
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Attacking Skills
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Playmaking
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Defending Skills

Other Positions

168cm x 71kg; Left Footed; Prime 1957 – 1962

Physical Skills

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Acceleration
95%
Agility
95%
Balance
85%
Jump
74%
Natural Fitness
80%
Speed
97%
Stamina
83%
Strength
67%

Technical Skills

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Ball Control
85%
Dribbling
87%
Free Kicks
78%
Heading
68%
Long Passing
80%
Shooting Accuracy
82%
Shooting Power
80%
Shooting Technique
83%
Short Passing
78%

Tactical Skills

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Defensive Positioning
38%
Off the ball
87%
Teamwork
74%

Mental Skills

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Anticipation
81%
Concentration
82%
Consistency
84%
Determination
80%
Leadership
80%
Vision
78%

Attacking Skills

Finishing
87%

Defensive Skills

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Marking
38%
Sliding
37%
Tackling
32%

Info Box

– Known as La Galerna del Cantábrico
An extremely fast left-winger, with excellent vision and technical ability

– Cuts inside
Gets forward whenever possible
– Knocks ball past opponent

Additional Skills

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Crossing
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Creativity
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Penalties
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Versatility
  • Speedster

Francisco Gento was one of the iconic players of the great Real Madrid of the 1950s.
A very fast, agile left winger with an excellent nose for goal, he spent most of his career with the blancos, winning an impressive 12 championships (a record) and six Champions Cups.