Gilberto Silva

Brazil · Defensive midfielder (Centre-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2008

Invisible Wall who quietly screened the defence through impeccable positioning

Nicknames The Invisible Wall

77.8OVR#364 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed60.2
  • Shooting57.2
  • Passing69.7
  • Ball Control69.2
  • Movement70.8
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill85.8
  • Physical76.9
  • Mental88.3
  • Career83.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Tactical Discipline96
  2. Defensive Positioning93
  3. Anticipation92
  4. Interceptions92
  5. Selflessness92
  6. Concentration90
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Spatial Awareness88
  9. Consistency88
  10. Game Management86

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.2

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration65
  • Dribbling Speed53
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run55
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 57.2

  • Finishing58
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots64
  • Volleys54
  • Curve58
  • Penalties58
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity36
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 69.7

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 69.2

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession76
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks52
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance81

Movement 70.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind54
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 85.8

  • Defensive Positioning93
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions92
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap74

Physical 76.9

  • Strength86
  • Stamina85
  • Agility67
  • Balance76
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression76

Mental 88.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration90
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline96

Career 83.8

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements79
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
7 October 1976
Height
191 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
2002-2008

Club career

  • 1997–2000 América Mineiro
  • 2000–2002 Atlético Mineiro
  • 2002–2008 Arsenal
  • 2008–2011 Panathinaikos
  • 2011–2012 Grêmio
  • 2013–2013 Atlético Mineiro

Honours

World Cup 1

2002 Brazil

Continental title 1

2007 Copa América

Copa Libertadores 1

2013 Atlético Mineiro

League title · Premier League Arsenal 1

2003–04

League title · Super League Greece Panathinaikos 1

2009–10

Confederations Cup 2

2005, 2009

FA Cup 2

2002–03, 2004–05

Community Shield 2

2002, 2004

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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