Legends Database

Giacinto Facchetti by ALIREZA

Giacinto FACCHETTI

Left Back

Overall RATING
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0%
Attacking Skills
0%
Playmaking
0%
Defending Skills

Other Positions

CD

188cm x 85kg; Right Footed; Prime 1963 – 1968

Physical Skills

0
Acceleration
83%
Agility
70%
Balance
80%
Jump
84%
Natural Fitness
91%
Speed
86%
Stamina
91%
Strength
91%

Technical Skills

0
Ball Control
79%
Dribbling
77%
Free Kicks
70%
Heading
86%
Long Passing
78%
Shooting Accuracy
75%
Shooting Power
85%
Shooting Technique
77%
Short Passing
78%

Tactical Skills

0
Defensive Positioning
88%
Off the ball
79%
Teamwork
86%

Mental Skills

0
Anticipation
84%
Concentration
91%
Consistency
92%
Determination
91%
Leadership
91%
Vision
82%

Attacking Skills

Finishing
68%

Defensive Skills

0
Marking
87%
Sliding
85%
Tackling
91%

Info Box

An innovative and powerful attack-minded fullback

– Gets forward whenever possible
– Injury Free
– Moves into channels
– One Club Player
– Shoots with power

Additional Skills

0%
Crossing
0%
Creativity
0%
Penalties
0%
Versatility

A splendid tall figure, he was born as a forward but, needing to make way for the young Angelillo (alas!), he was forced to the wing.

Yet his trembling teammates—most notably the deft-footed Corso—blithely ignored him. Thus, the shrewd Herrera repositioned him as a full-back, where Giacinto, not relinquishing his attacking instincts, transformed into a magnificent attacking full-back.

With the physique of a cuirassier, a stern gaze, the stride of a pentathlete, broad shoulders, and a Hollywood jaw, Facchetti became one of the greatest Italian defenders of all time, as well as a symbol of one of the most powerful and victorious Inter teams ever.