Name: Ignazio Arcoleo
Country:
ItalyClub: S.S.C. Palermo
Position: *SMF, AMF
Side: LF/LS
Age: 22-26 years (15/02/1948)
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Attack: 75
Defence: 57
Balance: 76
Stamina: 85
Top Speed: 81
Acceleration: 80
Response: 77
Agility: 80
Dribble Accuracy: 77
Dribble Speed: 76
Short Pass Accuracy: 74
Short Pass Speed: 72
Long Pass Accuracy: 79
Long Pass Speed: 76
Shot Accuracy: 71
Shot Power: 82
Shot Technique: 73
Free Kick Accuracy: 68
Curling: 73
Header: 65
Jump: 66
Technique: 79
Aggression: 78
Mentality: 76
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 83
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 5
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 7
Growth type: Standard/Lasting
CARDS:
P07 - Early Cross
SPECIAL ABILITIES:
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced
INFO:
Arcoleo was a left side or attacking midfielder and he's one of the most beloved players in the history of Palermo, where he played 126 matches and scored 5 goals between 1970 and 1974. He was important as well for Genoa, where he played 151 times - occasionally even as sweeper - and scored 8 goals from 1974 to 1978. He had a second spell at Palermo between 1978 and 1980, this time as captain. His total number of matches with the Rosanero is 221 with 7 goals. He played also for Taranto, Reggina, Nocerina and retired in 1983.
A fine player, Arcoleo played well on the left flank of the midfield with personality. He was one of the most technically skillful players in the team. He had a decent shot, sometimes tried from the distance. He always had great performances, although with occasional downfalls towards the end of the season, especially in a tough tournament like Serie A. He used to push forward on the left flank, mostly during counterattacks, to deliver good crosses. Remembered for his constistency, during his only Serie A season − before the immediate relegation − he was often the only who could even the odds against the strongest opponents. Unfortunately, he's remembered also for having caused the fatal faul in the 1973-74 Coppa Italia final that ended with a loss.