William Gallas

France · Centre-back (Right-back, Left-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2008

Quick, versatile defender comfortable anywhere across the back four

73.4OVR#920 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed68.3
  • Shooting49.6
  • Passing58.9
  • Ball Control65.3
  • Movement62.6
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill86.0
  • Physical76.9
  • Mental79.3
  • Career63.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Marking88
  2. Standing Tackle88
  3. Longevity88
  4. Defensive Positioning86
  5. Interceptions86
  6. Sliding Tackle86
  7. Reactions86
  8. Consistency86
  9. Anticipation85
  10. Recovery Runs84

All 64 attributes

Speed 68.3

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration75
  • Dribbling Speed55
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 49.6

  • Finishing44
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots50
  • Volleys40
  • Curve46
  • Penalties50
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks38
  • Shooting Creativity36
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 58.9

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls58
  • Crossing50
  • Link-up Play58
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 65.3

  • Dribbling62
  • Possession70
  • First Touch68
  • Skills & Tricks44
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 62.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement50
  • Runs in Behind48
  • Attacking Positioning46
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity60

Defending Skill 86.0

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 76.9

  • Strength82
  • Stamina83
  • Agility69
  • Balance74
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression84

Mental 79.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration82
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 63.6

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements54
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty12

Profile

Born
17 August 1977
Foot
Right
Career
1995–2014
Prime
2002-2008

Club career

  • 1995–1997 Caen
  • 1997–2001 Marseille
  • 2001–2006 Chelsea
  • 2006–2010 Arsenal
  • 2010–2013 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2013–2014 Perth Glory

Honours

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2004–05, 2005–06

Confederations Cup 1

2003

League Cup 1

2004–05

Community Shield 1

2005

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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