Míchel Salgado

Spain · Right-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2000-2006

Abrasive, hard-tackling full-back who guarded the Galácticos' right flank

75.9OVR#596 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Stamina89
Standing Tackle88
Aggression88
Sliding Tackle86
Selflessness86
Determination86
Recovery Runs84
Marking84
Recovery84
Big-Game Temperament84

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.3

Top Speed83
Acceleration83
Dribbling Speed67
Top Speed with Ball78
Knock-on & Run77
Change of Pace70

Shooting 52.6

Finishing52
Shot Power64
Long Shots58
Volleys50
Curve64
Penalties50
Heading68
Direct Free Kicks48
Shooting Creativity32
Acrobatics40

Passing 71.1

Short Passing78
Long Passing72
Through Balls64
Crossing82
Link-up Play74
Vision70
Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 70.3

Dribbling76
Possession76
First Touch74
Skills & Tricks58
Weak Foot60
Press Resistance78

Movement 68.8

Off-the-Ball Movement60
Runs in Behind66
Attacking Positioning56
Anticipation78
Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 71.5

Decision Making78
Spatial Awareness76
Game Management72
Tactical Creativity60

Defending Skill 82.3

Defensive Positioning80
Marking84
Interceptions82
Standing Tackle88
Sliding Tackle86
Offside Trap74

Physical 77.1

Strength80
Stamina89
Agility77
Balance74
Recovery84
Reactions80
Hold-up Play52
Aerial Duels70
Aggression88

Mental 83.0

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership78
Selflessness86
Concentration80
Determination86
Tactical Discipline84

Career 81.0

Consistency84
Longevity84
Achievements73
Durability82
Loyalty82

Profile

Born: 22 October 1975
Foot: Right
Career: 1995–2012
Prime: 2000-2006

Club career

1995–1999 Celta Vigo
1996–1997 Salamanca (loan)
1999–2009 Real Madrid
2009–2012 Blackburn Rovers

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2000 Real Madrid · 2002 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 4

2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08

Intercontinental Cup 1

2002

UEFA Super Cup 1