Fernando Hierro

Spain · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1990-2002

Commanding Real Madrid captain who scored goals and hit pinpoint long passes

80.6OVR#140 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“The best passer in the club's history.”
— Sam Allardyce, Bolton Wanderers manager · source

Category averages

  • Speed63.8
  • Shooting73.0
  • Passing73.7
  • Ball Control72.3
  • Movement68.4
  • Football IQ85.5
  • Defending Skill87.5
  • Physical77.1
  • Mental88.2
  • Career85.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership95
  2. Heading90
  3. Aerial Duels90
  4. Big-Game Temperament90
  5. Determination90
  6. Defensive Positioning89
  7. Marking89
  8. Long Passing88
  9. Decision Making88
  10. Game Management88

All 64 attributes

Speed 63.8

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration67
  • Dribbling Speed57
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 73.0

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys60
  • Curve66
  • Penalties86
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 73.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 72.3

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession81
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks55
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 68.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement64
  • Runs in Behind54
  • Attacking Positioning66
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 85.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 87.5

  • Defensive Positioning89
  • Marking89
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle85
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 77.1

  • Strength86
  • Stamina81
  • Agility65
  • Balance76
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression86

Mental 88.2

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership95
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration86
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 85.8

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements79
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
23 March 1968
Height
187 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1987–2005
Prime
1990-2002

Club career

  • 1987–1989 Real Valladolid
  • 1989–2003 Real Madrid
  • 2003–2004 Al-Rayyan
  • 2004–2005 Bolton Wanderers

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1998 Real Madrid · 2000 Real Madrid · 2002 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 5

1989–90, 1994–95, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03

Intercontinental Cup 2

1998, 2002

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

Copa del Rey 1

1992–93

Supercopa de España 4

1990, 1993, 1997, 2001

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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