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📅 Jan 14, 2026 • Live Profile
Faustino Asprilla
Faustino Asprilla
The Wild Talent
🟡🔵 Parma Calcio
🇨🇴 Colombia
84.2 FGA /100
26 Serie A Goals
🏆 2x UEFA Cup Winner
BornNov 10, 1969 (56)
Height1.76m
PositionST / LW / RW
FootRight
Career1988-2004

2025-26 Season Highs

Parma Apps96
UEFA Cups2
Cup Winners' Cup1993
Colombia57 caps

Form (Last 5)

W
W
W
D
W

🌍 1. Empire FGA Player Analysis

Faustino Asprilla (born 10 November 1969) was one of the most exciting and unpredictable talents in world football during the 1990s. The Colombian forward joined Parma in 1992 and immediately became a cult hero for his acrobatic goals, blistering pace, and cartwheel celebrations. Over two spells, he won the Cup Winners' Cup (1993), two UEFA Cups (1995, 1999), and the UEFA Super Cup. Asprilla was a central figure in Colombia's golden generation (57 caps, 20 goals) and remains one of South America's most iconic exports to Europe. His raw talent and flair made him a nightmare for defenders.

Empire Verdict: Unpredictable attacking genius. 3 major European trophies with Parma. Blistering pace and elite flair. Cult hero with 20 goals for Colombia. The definition of 'wild talent'.
96Parma Apps
3Trophies
20Colombia Goals
1992-96 & 98Era

🏆 Honours & Note

Parma: 2x UEFA Cup, 1x Cup Winners' Cup, 1x UEFA Super Cup.
Colombia: 57 caps, 20 goals.

⚡ 2. Last 5 Matches

Verified performances up to January 2026

Parma -
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Retired
Serie A

📊 3. Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Automated Metrics (60%)

DRI (Dribbling)95
FLA (Flair)96
PAC (Pace)94
ACC (Acceleration)95
TEC (Technique)92
FIN (Finishing)85
AGI (Agility)93
MOV (Movement)88
POS (Positioning)84
1ST (First Touch)90

Tier 2: Semi-Automated (30%)

CRE (Creativity)92
EXP (Experience)86
BAL (Balance)88
STR (Strength)76
DEC (Decisions)78
COM (Composure)80

Tier 3: Scout Assessment (10%)

LEG (Legacy)91
PRO (Professionalism)70
MEN (Mentality)82
CHA (Character)98
POP (Popularity)96
CLU (Clutch)90

🧠 4. 60-Philosophy Framework

SF16: Santana Joga Bonito (9.5)RJ16: Wild Talent (9.2)DO16: Individual Flair (9.6)RO16: Colombian Samba (9.1)SH16: Scala X Factor (9.0)RD16: Attacking Genius (9.4)

School Averages

Santana Joga Bonito95
Individual Flair96
Raw Talent92

🧪 5. Psychological Profile (Empire MCS)

Core Traits

ArchetypeThe Wildcard
MotivationEntertainment
Flair96
Character98
Popularity96

Analysis

Asprilla was impossible to coach but equally impossible to defend. He played for the joy of the game and the roar of the crowd.

82 Mental Competence Score (MCS)

🤝 6. Development Timeline

Atlético Nacional (1989-1992)
Foundation — Explosion in Colombia. Exit FGA: 78/100
Parma Era (1992-1996)
Peak — Wembley win, UEFA Cup glory, 25 goals. Peak FGA: 92/100
Newcastle/Parma (1996-1999)
Maturity — Iconic PL hat-trick and return to Italy. Peak FGA: 88/100

📈 7. Career Statistics

ClubSeasonAppsG/CSAssistsFGA
ParmaTotal Career96261892.0

⚽ 8. Tactical Deep-Dive

Elite Strengths

DribblingElite
FlairWorld-Class
PaceExceptional

Growth Areas

DefensiveMinimal
DisciplineVariable

🎬 9. FGA Visual Scouting

Interactive scouting reel currently pending FGA visual verification.

📊 10. Comparison Radar

Faustino Asprilla: Parma's unpredictable attacking genius.

💎 11. Unique Selling Points (USP)

96Flair

Elite

3Euro Cups

Legend

94Pace

Lightning

🔮 12. Transfer & Ceiling Projection

Expert Prediction:
Retired. The most entertaining player in Parma history.

🌟 13. Iconic High-Stakes Matches

May 1993: Cup Winners' Cup Winner.
May 1995: UEFA Cup glory.
Sept 1993: Colombia 5-0 Argentina shocker.

🎲 14. Miscellaneous Stats & Facts

3 Euro Trophies
20 Colombia Goals
Asprilla's 1993 Cup Winners' Cup win at Wembley remains one of the greatest nights in Parma's history.

🏆 Empire FGA Final Verdict

A (Iconic Talent)
Official Grade

"Unpredictable attacking genius. 3 major European trophies with Parma. Blistering pace and elite flair. Cult hero with 20 goals for Colombia. The definition of 'wild talent'."