Zé Roberto

Brazil · Left-back (Central midfielder, Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2008

Tireless dribbler who switched between left flank and midfield for years

80.6OVR#140 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He was a generous player, he always looked for the player in a better position than himself.”

— Giovane Élber, Bayern Munich teammate · source

Top 10 attributes

Longevity97
Durability96
Stamina95
Consistency92
Dribbling90
Possession90
Short Passing88
First Touch88
Balance88
Selflessness88

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.0

Top Speed87
Acceleration85
Dribbling Speed86
Top Speed with Ball85
Knock-on & Run81
Change of Pace86

Shooting 63.2

Finishing62
Shot Power74
Long Shots72
Volleys60
Curve74
Penalties56
Heading60
Direct Free Kicks58
Shooting Creativity60
Acrobatics56

Passing 80.0

Short Passing88
Long Passing82
Through Balls78
Crossing82
Link-up Play84
Vision80
Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 84.7

Dribbling90
Possession90
First Touch88
Skills & Tricks80
Weak Foot74
Press Resistance86

Movement 74.4

Off-the-Ball Movement74
Runs in Behind72
Attacking Positioning64
Anticipation80
Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 83.5

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness84
Game Management84
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 74.3

Defensive Positioning78
Marking74
Interceptions76
Standing Tackle78
Sliding Tackle74
Offside Trap66

Physical 78.0

Strength72
Stamina95
Agility87
Balance88
Recovery86
Reactions86
Hold-up Play56
Aerial Duels60
Aggression72

Mental 83.7

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership74
Selflessness88
Concentration84
Determination86
Tactical Discipline86

Career 85.2

Consistency92
Longevity97
Achievements71
Durability96
Loyalty70

Profile

Born: 6 July 1974
Height: 172 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 1994–2017
Prime: 1998-2008

Club career

1994–1997 Portuguesa
1997–1998 Real Madrid
1998–1998 Flamengo (loan)
1998–2002 Bayer Leverkusen
2002–2006 Bayern Munich
2006–2007 Santos
2007–2009 Bayern Munich
2009–2011 Hamburger SV
2011–2012 Al-Gharafa
2012–2014 Grêmio
2015–2017 Palmeiras

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1998 Real Madrid

Continental title 2

1997 Copa América · 1999 Copa América

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

1996–97

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 4

2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Palmeiras 1

2016

Confederations Cup 2

1997, 2005

DFB-Pokal 4