Benedikt Höwedes

Germany · Centre-back (Right-back, Left-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2016

Versatile defender who switched centre to full-back for a World Cup win

Nicknames Benni

72.7OVR#1002 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Selflessness92
Tactical Discipline90
Determination88
Marking86
Concentration86
Heading84
Defensive Positioning84
Standing Tackle84
Offside Trap84
Strength84

All 64 attributes

Speed 54.0

Top Speed64
Acceleration62
Dribbling Speed42
Top Speed with Ball54
Knock-on & Run52
Change of Pace50

Shooting 46.6

Finishing42
Shot Power60
Long Shots46
Volleys40
Curve44
Penalties42
Heading84
Direct Free Kicks30
Shooting Creativity30
Acrobatics48

Passing 56.9

Short Passing70
Long Passing64
Through Balls56
Crossing52
Link-up Play64
Vision58
Set-Piece Delivery34

Ball Control 59.7

Dribbling54
Possession64
First Touch64
Skills & Tricks38
Weak Foot70
Press Resistance68

Movement 57.8

Off-the-Ball Movement44
Runs in Behind42
Attacking Positioning40
Anticipation83
Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 75.5

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management78
Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 83.7

Defensive Positioning84
Marking86
Interceptions82
Standing Tackle84
Sliding Tackle82
Offside Trap84

Physical 74.3

Strength84
Stamina82
Agility58
Balance74
Recovery78
Reactions77
Hold-up Play56
Aerial Duels84
Aggression76

Mental 87.3

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership84
Selflessness92
Concentration86
Determination88
Tactical Discipline90

Career 73.2

Consistency82
Longevity70
Achievements70
Durability62
Loyalty82

Profile

Born: 29 February 1988
Height: 187 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2007–2020
Prime: 2010-2016

Club career

2007–2018 Schalke 04
2017–2018 Juventus (loan)
2018–2020 Lokomotiv Moscow

Honours

World Cup 1

2014 Germany

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

2017–18

Coppa Italia 1