Mario Yepes

Colombia · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2010

Commanding, physical centre-back who led Colombia's defence in the air

72.3OVR#1029 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed55.8
  • Shooting50.0
  • Passing55.1
  • Ball Control57.7
  • Movement56.8
  • Football IQ71.0
  • Defending Skill83.7
  • Physical74.7
  • Mental85.0
  • Career76.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading90
  2. Aerial Duels90
  3. Longevity90
  4. Marking88
  5. Strength88
  6. Leadership88
  7. Standing Tackle86
  8. Determination86
  9. Tactical Discipline86
  10. Durability86

All 64 attributes

Speed 55.8

  • Top Speed65
  • Acceleration63
  • Dribbling Speed43
  • Top Speed with Ball59
  • Knock-on & Run53
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 50.0

  • Finishing44
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots50
  • Volleys40
  • Curve44
  • Penalties50
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 55.1

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls54
  • Crossing44
  • Link-up Play52
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 57.7

  • Dribbling56
  • Possession66
  • First Touch62
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot54
  • Press Resistance68

Movement 56.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement44
  • Runs in Behind38
  • Attacking Positioning46
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 71.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity50

Defending Skill 83.7

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 74.7

  • Strength88
  • Stamina79
  • Agility59
  • Balance68
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels90
  • Aggression82

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 76.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements59
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty65

Profile

Born
13 January 1976
Height
186 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1994–2016
Prime
2002-2010

Club career

  • 1994–1997 Cortuluá
  • 1997–1999 Deportivo Cali
  • 1999–2002 River Plate
  • 2002–2004 Nantes
  • 2004–2008 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2008–2010 Chievo
  • 2010–2013 AC Milan
  • 2013–2014 Atalanta
  • 2014–2016 San Lorenzo

Honours

Continental title 1

2001 Copa América

League title · Categoría Primera A Deportivo Cali 1

1998

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 2

Apertura 1999, Clausura 2000

Coupe de France 1

2005–06

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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