Name: Luís Carlos Tóffoli
Nickname: "Gaúcho"
Country:
BrazilClub: Flamengo
Position: *CF
Side: RF/BS
Age: 26-29 years (07/03/1964)
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Attack: 85
Defence: 35
Balance: 80
Stamina: 78
Top Speed: 76
Acceleration: 77
Response: 88
Agility: 70
Dribble Accuracy: 75
Dribble Speed: 71
Short Pass Accuracy: 72
Short Pass Speed: 70
Long Pass Accuracy: 68
Long Pass Speed: 67
Shot Accuracy: 83
Shot Power: 81
Shot Technique: 85
Free Kick Accuracy: 65
Curling: 70
Header: 92
Jump: 84
Technique: 77
Aggression: 86
Mentality: 80
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 78
Injury Tolerance: B
Condition: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 7
Weak Foot Frequency: 6
Consistency: 5
Growth Type: Standard
CARDS:
S01: Reaction
S03: 1-On-1 Finish
S05: 1-touch Play
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Reaction - Scoring - 1-on-1 Scoring
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Attack-Minded
INFO:
Gaúcho was born in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul. After spending his youth years at Rio de Janeiro club Flamengo, he began his professional career in 1984 at Grêmio. The following year he transferred to Atlético Goianiense. In 1986, he played for XV de Piracicaba, then a year later he moved to Santo André where he stayed until mid-1988.
From 1988 to 1989 he played for Palmeiras. On 17 November 1988, during a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match against Flamengo, he was selected as replacement goalkeeper after Zetti suffered an injury. The match ended 1-1 after regular time; during the penalty shootout Gaúcho saved two Flamengo penalties, and Palmeiras won 5-4.
In 1990, he returned to his youth club, signing a three-year deal with Flamengo. There he won the 1990 Copa do Brasil, the 1991 Rio State Championship and the 1992 Série A. During this period he played 198 matches and scored 98 goals. At the end of his contract he joined Italian Serie A side Lecce, where he failed to make a breakthrough with only five games played. He left the club halfway through the season and signed with Boca Juniors, where once again he failed to repeat his good performances.
Gaúcho was a classic centre-forward: despite not having great technical skills, he was a natural finisher and aerial threat who excelled inside the box and in decisive matches. His heading ability was world-class and his most praised skill, often outjumping taller defenders due to his elite timing.