 A tall and physically powerful striker, Casagrande usually played as a centre-forward.Although he was capable of scoring goals, and had a consistent goalscoring rate throughout his career, he was not the most prolific forward during his time in Italy; however, he was a hard-working team player, who usually acted in more of a supporting role, that is known as the "centravanti di manovra" (which literally translates to "manoeuvring centre-forward") in Italian football jargon, a precursor to the modern false-nine role, and was capable of operating across the entire front line.Although he lacked pace, he was known for his excellent technical ability, despite his large physique, as well as his ability to carry the ball.