Name: Franco Vannini
Nickname: "Condor"
Country:
ItalyClub: A.C. Perugia
Position: *AMF, SS, (optional CMF)
Side: LF/BS
Age: 28-32 years (07/10/1947)
Height: 189 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Attack: 81
Defence: 57
Balance: 86
Stamina: 81
Top Speed: 71
Acceleration: 72
Response: 82
Agility: 75
Dribble Accuracy: 81
Dribble Speed: 76
Short Pass Accuracy: 83
Short Pass Speed: 79
Long Pass Accuracy: 82
Long Pass Speed: 79
Shot Accuracy: 77
Shot Power: 85
Shot Technique: 80
Free Kick Accuracy: 73
Curling: 76
Header: 87
Jump: 75
Technique: 83
Aggression: 82
Mentality: 78
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 83
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot Frequency: 5
Consistency: 7
Growth type: Late/Peak
CARDS:
P15 - Free Roaming
S01 - Marauding
S02 - Passer
S05 - 1-touch Play
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Tactical Dribble - Reaction - Passing - 1-touch Play
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack Minded
INFO:
Vannini was an attacking midfielder. He had his best time at Perugia, where he was one of the symbols of the club's golden era. He played 145 matches and scored 32 goals for the Grifoni from 1974 to 1979, year of his retirement. He played also for Arezzo, Entella, Como and Foggia.
Regarded as arguably the best midfielder in the history of Perugia, Vannini stood out for his size and offensive prowess. He usually stayed near the box but was able to play more advanced to take advantage of his height or a bit backward when needed to support the defence. He was, in fact, very capable to make his way to the opposing goal and score with a header, one his specialties. He was gifted with a heavy body and was very slow, considered by some experts even pachydermic. Despite the fact that he didn't run much, he was always alert both in attack and defence, being decisive in both penalty areas. His technique was considerable, his tactical intelligence and passing ability were superb. He was effective with short passes near the box or long ones when playing less advanced. He was a key in a team that played with unsustainable rhythms and prevaled most of the times on opponents with a similar pace. He was comfortable with first time touches and his shots were powerful.
https://youtu.be/4-T5joE2Fd0?t=30 Long range goal against Como
https://youtu.be/m-NxXj_0SfU?t=35 Header against Juventus
https://youtu.be/gD0BI6Tb2aI?t=44 Header against Foggia
https://youtu.be/JY2KwC2hC0c?t=95 Header against Milan
https://youtu.be/s4mzMxkMTOs?t=125 Header against Vicenza