Ciro Ferrara

Italy · Centre-back (Right-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1987-2000

Rugged man-marker and leader who anchored defences at Napoli and Juventus

76.7OVR#499 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Longevity94
Defensive Positioning90
Marking90
Standing Tackle90
Determination90
Consistency90
Anticipation88
Decision Making88
Interceptions88
Sliding Tackle88

All 64 attributes

Speed 59.5

Top Speed67
Acceleration67
Dribbling Speed49
Top Speed with Ball63
Knock-on & Run55
Change of Pace56

Shooting 48.8

Finishing44
Shot Power62
Long Shots50
Volleys40
Curve46
Penalties50
Heading82
Direct Free Kicks38
Shooting Creativity30
Acrobatics46

Passing 60.0

Short Passing74
Long Passing70
Through Balls60
Crossing52
Link-up Play60
Vision62
Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 63.8

Dribbling60
Possession70
First Touch70
Skills & Tricks44
Weak Foot64
Press Resistance75

Movement 59.2

Off-the-Ball Movement48
Runs in Behind42
Attacking Positioning44
Anticipation88
Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 80.0

Decision Making88
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management84
Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 88.7

Defensive Positioning90
Marking90
Interceptions88
Standing Tackle90
Sliding Tackle88
Offside Trap86

Physical 75.3

Strength84
Stamina81
Agility63
Balance76
Recovery80
Reactions78
Hold-up Play50
Aerial Duels82
Aggression84

Mental 87.7

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership88
Selflessness88
Concentration88
Determination90
Tactical Discipline88

Career 83.6

Consistency90
Longevity94
Achievements77
Durability82
Loyalty75

Profile

Born: 11 February 1967
Foot: Right
Career: 1985–2005
Prime: 1987-2000

Club career

1984–1994 Napoli
1994–2005 Juventus

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1996 Juventus

Europa League 1

1989 Napoli

League title · Serie A Napoli 2

1986–87, 1989–90

League title · Serie A Juventus 5

1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03

Intercontinental Cup 1

1996

UEFA Super Cup 1