Damien Duff

Republic of Ireland · Left winger (Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2001-2006

Low-slung dribbler who twisted defenders inside out from either flank

Nicknames Duffer

75.9OVR#596 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed86.8
  • Shooting66.8
  • Passing74.9
  • Ball Control83.8
  • Movement72.8
  • Football IQ78.5
  • Defending Skill41.3
  • Physical74.0
  • Mental76.7
  • Career70.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Change of Pace91
  2. Dribbling91
  3. Balance91
  4. Agility90
  5. Dribbling Speed89
  6. Acceleration88
  7. Top Speed86
  8. Top Speed with Ball86
  9. Possession86
  10. Skills & Tricks86

All 64 attributes

Speed 86.8

  • Top Speed86
  • Acceleration88
  • Dribbling Speed89
  • Top Speed with Ball86
  • Knock-on & Run81
  • Change of Pace91

Shooting 66.8

  • Finishing74
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys64
  • Curve76
  • Penalties66
  • Heading50
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics60

Passing 74.9

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing82
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery72

Ball Control 83.8

  • Dribbling91
  • Possession86
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 72.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 78.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 41.3

  • Defensive Positioning48
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle46
  • Sliding Tackle42
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 74.0

  • Strength58
  • Stamina83
  • Agility90
  • Balance91
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels48
  • Aggression66

Mental 76.7

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration78
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 70.2

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements51
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
2 March 1979
Height
175 cm
Career
1996–2015
Prime
2001-2006

Club career

  • 1996–2003 Blackburn Rovers
  • 2003–2006 Chelsea
  • 2006–2009 Newcastle United
  • 2009–2014 Fulham
  • 2014–2015 Melbourne City
  • 2015–2015 Shamrock Rovers

Honours

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2004–05, 2005–06

League Cup 2

2001–02, 2004–05

Community Shield 1

2005

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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