Samuel Eto'o

Cameroon · Striker (Right winger, Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2011

Explosive, quick striker who also worked selflessly in defence

Nicknames Le Petit Milla, Samu

81.7OVR#75 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“It's difficult to understand how Samuel Eto'o never won the Ballon d'Or with the impressive career he had. I think he deserved a Ballon d'Or.”

— José Mourinho, Inter coach · 2019 · source

Top 10 attributes

Runs in Behind94
Big-Game Temperament94
Determination94
Acceleration93
Top Speed92
Finishing92
Attacking Positioning92
Stamina91
Knock-on & Run90
Change of Pace90

All 64 attributes

Speed 90.2

Top Speed92
Acceleration93
Dribbling Speed87
Top Speed with Ball89
Knock-on & Run90
Change of Pace90

Shooting 77.2

Finishing92
Shot Power82
Long Shots78
Volleys82
Curve68
Penalties80
Heading72
Direct Free Kicks58
Shooting Creativity82
Acrobatics78

Passing 69.4

Short Passing78
Long Passing60
Through Balls76
Crossing68
Link-up Play82
Vision74
Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 81.8

Dribbling86
Possession85
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks78
Weak Foot74
Press Resistance82

Movement 87.6

Off-the-Ball Movement88
Runs in Behind94
Attacking Positioning92
Anticipation90
Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 82.5

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management78
Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 46.3

Defensive Positioning52
Marking42
Interceptions55
Standing Tackle55
Sliding Tackle40
Offside Trap34

Physical 80.9

Strength74
Stamina91
Agility87
Balance84
Recovery88
Reactions90
Hold-up Play70
Aerial Duels72
Aggression72

Mental 88.3

Big-Game Temperament94
Leadership80
Selflessness90
Concentration86
Determination94
Tactical Discipline86

Career 78.4

Consistency90
Longevity88
Achievements86
Durability88
Loyalty40

Profile

Born: 10 March 1981
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 75 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 1997–2019
Prime: 2003-2011

Club career

1997–2000 Real Madrid
1997–1998 Leganés (loan)
1999–1999 Espanyol (loan)
2000–2000 Mallorca (loan)
2000–2004 Mallorca
2004–2009 Barcelona
2009–2011 Inter Milan
2011–2013 Anzhi Makhachkala
2013–2014 Chelsea
2014–2015 Everton
2015–2015 Sampdoria
2015–2018 Antalyaspor
2018–2018 Konyaspor
2018–2019 Qatar SC

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

2006 Barcelona · 2009 Barcelona · 2010 Inter Milan

Continental title 2

2000 Africa Cup of Nations · 2002 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · La Liga Barcelona 3

2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 1

2009–10

Club World Cup 1

2010

Olympic gold medal 1

2000

Copa del Rey 2

2002–03, 2008–09

Coppa Italia 2

2009–10, 2010–11

Supercopa de España 2

2005, 2006

Supercoppa Italiana 1