John Obi Mikel

Nigeria · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2014

Holding midfielder who shielded Chelsea's defence with simple passing and strength

74.1OVR#843 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed53.0
  • Shooting52.3
  • Passing69.4
  • Ball Control71.3
  • Movement59.8
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill78.3
  • Physical74.4
  • Mental85.7
  • Career77.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Tactical Discipline92
  2. Selflessness90
  3. Concentration88
  4. Short Passing86
  5. Defensive Positioning86
  6. Strength86
  7. Decision Making84
  8. Spatial Awareness84
  9. Game Management84
  10. Big-Game Temperament84

All 64 attributes

Speed 53.0

  • Top Speed62
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed46
  • Top Speed with Ball54
  • Knock-on & Run46
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 52.3

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots60
  • Volleys48
  • Curve58
  • Penalties56
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity35
  • Acrobatics38

Passing 69.4

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing54
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 71.3

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession80
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks52
  • Weak Foot68
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 59.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement50
  • Runs in Behind44
  • Attacking Positioning50
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 78.3

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle76
  • Offside Trap68

Physical 74.4

  • Strength86
  • Stamina78
  • Agility60
  • Balance80
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions70
  • Hold-up Play76
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression72

Mental 85.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness90
  • Concentration88
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 77.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements69
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
22 April 1987
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2022
Prime
2008-2014

Club career

  • 2004–2006 Lyn
  • 2006–2017 Chelsea
  • 2017–2019 Tianjin TEDA
  • 2019–2019 Middlesbrough
  • 2019–2020 Trabzonspor
  • 2020–2021 Stoke City
  • 2021–2022 Kuwait SC

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2012 Chelsea

Europa League 1

2013 Chelsea

Continental title 1

2013 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2009–10, 2014–15

FA Cup 4

2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12

League Cup 2

2006–07, 2014–15

Community Shield 1

2009

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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