Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegal · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2016-2021

Huge, quick centre-back who overpowered forwards with strength and pace

Nicknames KK

76.2OVR#560 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed69.5
  • Shooting47.0
  • Passing58.9
  • Ball Control63.7
  • Movement57.4
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill87.3
  • Physical78.2
  • Mental85.3
  • Career77.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Strength94
  2. Standing Tackle90
  3. Defensive Positioning88
  4. Marking88
  5. Sliding Tackle88
  6. Determination88
  7. Top Speed87
  8. Recovery Runs86
  9. Interceptions86
  10. Aerial Duels86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.5

  • Top Speed ●87
  • Acceleration76
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball74
  • Knock-on & Run70
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 47.0

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots44
  • Volleys38
  • Curve42
  • Penalties42
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks30
  • Shooting Creativity38
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 58.9

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing44
  • Link-up Play62
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery32

Ball Control 63.7

  • Dribbling58
  • Possession72
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 57.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement40
  • Runs in Behind38
  • Attacking Positioning38
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 87.3

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle90
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap84

Physical 78.2

  • Strength94
  • Stamina80
  • Agility62
  • Balance74
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression82

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration86
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 77.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements58
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
20 June 1991
Height
187 cm
Weight
89 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2010–now
Prime
2016-2021

Club career

  • 2010–2012 Metz
  • 2012–2014 Genk
  • 2014–2022 Napoli
  • 2022–2023 Chelsea
  • 2023–now Al-Hilal

Honours

Continental title 1

2021 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Saudi Pro League Al-Hilal 1

2023–24

Coppa Italia 1

2019–20

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2014

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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