Edgar Davids

Netherlands · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1996-2004

Ferocious Pitbull who hounded opponents and carried the ball out of pressure

Nicknames The Pitbull

80.1OVR#175 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“My one-man engine room.”
— Marcello Lippi, Juventus coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.2
  • Shooting65.2
  • Passing78.3
  • Ball Control85.0
  • Movement76.0
  • Football IQ82.0
  • Defending Skill80.2
  • Physical82.3
  • Mental86.3
  • Career75.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression95
  2. Determination94
  3. Stamina93
  4. Recovery92
  5. Possession90
  6. Recovery Runs90
  7. Standing Tackle90
  8. Selflessness90
  9. Short Passing88
  10. Dribbling88

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.2

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed85
  • Top Speed with Ball81
  • Knock-on & Run75
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 65.2

  • Finishing68
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys66
  • Curve72
  • Penalties66
  • Heading56
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity60
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 78.3

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 85.0

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 76.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind66
  • Attacking Positioning66
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs90

Football IQ 82.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 80.2

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking80
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle90
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap55

Physical 82.3

  • Strength80
  • Stamina93
  • Agility85
  • Balance88
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions88
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression95

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 75.6

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements71
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
13 March 1973
Height
169 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1991–2014
Prime
1996-2004

Club career

  • 1991–1996 Ajax
  • 1996–1997 AC Milan
  • 1997–2004 Juventus
  • 2004–2004 Barcelona (loan)
  • 2004–2005 Inter Milan
  • 2005–2007 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2007–2008 Ajax
  • 2010–2010 Crystal Palace
  • 2012–2014 Barnet

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1995 Ajax

Europa League 1

1992 Ajax

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 3

1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96

League title · Serie A Juventus 3

1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03

Intercontinental Cup 1

1995

UEFA Super Cup 1

1995

Coppa Italia 1

2004–05

KNVB Cup 2

1992–93, 2006–07

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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