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Tim Cahill

Australia · 90s/2000s attacker / forward · $2 on $10 budget

💰 Is Tim Cahill worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Signature: Corner flag boxer

Did you know? Did you know? Tim Cahill is one of 3 Australia footballers indexed on TenDollarPick.

📖 About Tim Cahill

Australia's all-time top scorer. Everton legend. Iconic header machine and corner-flag puncher celebrating goals. Four World Cups.

Tim Cahill peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

📊 Quick stats — Tim Cahill

$2
Price
Attacker
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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Australia
4
Cheaper attackers
4
Pricier attackers

🏆 Career highlights

⚽ Golden Boot

📋 Build a $10 squad with Tim Cahill (cheapest XI)

Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Tim Cahill.

ATTTim Cahill$2
Total$5/10

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🎮 Tim Cahill TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

79
Overall
77
Pace
79
Shooting
71
Passing
78
Dribbling
40
Defending
75
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how Tim Cahill actually plays

Tim Cahill is a old-school technician — a ruthless finisher with first-time strike ability and dribbling at speed.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Tim Cahill competes for one of 3 forward spots. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.

⚔️ Tim Cahill vs his rivals at $2

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

🤝 Dream teammates for Tim Cahill

With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Tim Cahill:

Lionel Messi

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo $5

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Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …

Pele

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👬 Players similar to Tim Cahill (same $2 tier, different era)

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🧠 Tim Cahill in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick Tim Cahill: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.

When to avoid Tim Cahill: Almost never — at $2 Tim Cahill is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Australia isn't your theme.

Best formation for Tim Cahill: 4-3-3 (3 forwards) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).

🎲 Tim Cahill fan facts

❓ FAQ — Tim Cahill

Is Tim Cahill worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Who can I pair with Tim Cahill in a $10 squad?

With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does Tim Cahill play?

Tim Cahill is a attacker / forward for Australia.

What is Tim Cahill famous for?

Corner flag boxer

Are there cheaper alternatives to Tim Cahill?

Yes: Jack Grealish ($1), Richarlison ($1), Chicharito (Hernandez) ($1), Hidemasa Morita ($1).

What era did Tim Cahill play in?

Tim Cahill is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Tim Cahill peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

Did Tim Cahill win any major trophies?

Highlights: ⚽ Golden Boot.

What FIFA-style overall would Tim Cahill have?

Based on our $2 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Tim Cahill would be roughly OVR 79.

Best formation to use Tim Cahill in?

4-3-3 (3 strikers) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).

Who are Tim Cahill's closest rivals?

Hernan Crespo, Filippo Inzaghi, Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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