a forward, as a striker, as a centre-forward, as a second striker, or even as a creative, playmaking attacking midfielder in the number ten role. Though never a prolific goalscorer, he was a quick, agile and skilful player known for his flair, creativity, technique, power, acceleration, and pace, as well as his eye for goal and ability to create chances and score spectacular goals with either foot; moreover, he was an accurate free kick taker. Former playing colleague, Robbie Elliott described Asprilla's playing style: "There were reasons behind everyone Kevin [Keegan] signed. With Tino it was that unpredictability, he just unlocked teams. His nickname was the octopus because his legs were everywhere and you literally had no idea what he was going to do." Despite his talent and unpredictability, he was known for being inconsistent, as well as temperamental and controversial, both on and off the field. He was also known for his somersault then double-fist-pump goal celebration. Due to his long limbs, he was given the nickname il polipo ("the octopus," in Italian), during his time in Serie A, as well as cobra, due to his playing ability. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Asprilla goal. Honours Club Atlético Nacional Categoría Primera A: 1991 Copa Interamericana: 1990 Parma Coppa Italia: 1998–99 UEFA Cup: 1994–95, 1998–99 European Cup Winners' Cup: 1992–93 European Super Cup: 1993 Palmeiras Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 2000 Copa dos Campeões: 2000 References External links International statistics at rsssf Interview with FourFourTwo 1969 births Living people Sportspeople from Valle del Cauca Department Association football midfielders Colombian footballers Colombian expatriate footballers Colombia international footballers 1993 Copa América players 1995 Copa América players 1997 Copa América players 1994 FIFA World Cup players 1998 FIFA World Cup players 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup players Cúcuta Deportivo footballers Atlético Nacional footballers Parma Calcio 1913 players Newcastle United F.C. players Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players Fluminense FC players Atlante F.C. footballers Universidad de Chile footballers Estudiantes de La Plata footballers Cortuluá footballers Olympic footballers of Colombia Footballers at the 1992 Summer Olympics Categoría Primera A players Serie A players Premier League players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Chilean Primera División players Liga MX players Argentine Primera División players Expatriate footballers in Argentina Expatriate footballers in Brazil Expatriate footballers in Chile Expatriate footballers in England Expatriate footballers in Italy Expatriate footballers in