Ashley Cole

England · Left-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2012

Lightning-quick left-back whose one-on-one defending was near flawless

81.3OVR#95 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He is a defender who simply loves to attack.”
— Arsène Wenger, Arsenal manager · 2007 · source

Category averages

  • Speed87.2
  • Shooting54.6
  • Passing75.7
  • Ball Control77.7
  • Movement79.6
  • Football IQ82.0
  • Defending Skill89.7
  • Physical79.1
  • Mental87.3
  • Career73.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Recovery Runs92
  2. Standing Tackle92
  3. Sliding Tackle92
  4. Consistency92
  5. Top Speed91
  6. Acceleration91
  7. Stamina91
  8. Defensive Positioning90
  9. Marking90
  10. Interceptions90

All 64 attributes

Speed 87.2

  • Top Speed91
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed81
  • Top Speed with Ball87
  • Knock-on & Run87
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 54.6

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots60
  • Volleys52
  • Curve70
  • Penalties52
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity44
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 75.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing84
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 77.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 79.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs92

Football IQ 82.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 89.7

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking90
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle92
  • Sliding Tackle92
  • Offside Trap84

Physical 79.1

  • Strength74
  • Stamina91
  • Agility89
  • Balance88
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression80

Mental 87.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration90
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 73.6

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements75
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty25

Profile

Born
20 December 1980
Height
176 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1999–2019
Prime
2003-2012

Club career

  • 1999–2006 Arsenal
  • 2000–2000 Crystal Palace (loan)
  • 2006–2014 Chelsea
  • 2014–2016 AS Roma
  • 2016–2018 LA Galaxy
  • 2019–2019 Derby County

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2012 Chelsea

Europa League 1

2013 Chelsea

League title · Premier League Arsenal 2

2001–02, 2003–04

League title · Premier League Chelsea 1

2009–10

FA Cup 7

2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12

League Cup 1

2006–07

Community Shield 3

2002, 2004, 2009

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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