Ahmed Musa

Nigeria · Left winger (Striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2018

Lightning-quick Nigerian forward who sprinted past defenders down the flank

70.0OVR#1162 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed88.0
  • Shooting63.6
  • Passing60.0
  • Ball Control70.3
  • Movement72.8
  • Football IQ62.5
  • Defending Skill30.0
  • Physical69.4
  • Mental76.3
  • Career70.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed92
  2. Acceleration92
  3. Knock-on & Run91
  4. Top Speed with Ball89
  5. Runs in Behind88
  6. Change of Pace84
  7. Agility84
  8. Big-Game Temperament84
  9. Durability84
  10. Reactions83

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.0

  • Top Speed92
  • Acceleration92
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball89
  • Knock-on & Run91
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 63.6

  • Finishing76
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys66
  • Curve62
  • Penalties66
  • Heading50
  • Direct Free Kicks52
  • Shooting Creativity64
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 60.0

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing56
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing64
  • Link-up Play64
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 70.3

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks68
  • Weak Foot58
  • Press Resistance70

Movement 72.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation72
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 62.5

  • Decision Making66
  • Spatial Awareness66
  • Game Management62
  • Tactical Creativity56

Defending Skill 30.0

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle22
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 69.4

  • Strength62
  • Stamina82
  • Agility84
  • Balance78
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions83
  • Hold-up Play48
  • Aerial Duels48
  • Aggression62

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration68
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 70.8

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements56
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty64

Profile

Born
14 October 1992
Height
170 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2008–now
Prime
2014-2018

Club career

  • 2009–2010 Kano Pillars
  • 2010–2012 VVV-Venlo
  • 2012–2016 CSKA Moscow
  • 2016–2018 Leicester City
  • 2018–2018 CSKA Moscow (loan)
  • 2018–2020 Al Nassr
  • 2021–2021 Kano Pillars
  • 2021–2022 Fatih Karagümrük
  • 2022–2023 Sivasspor
  • 2024–now Kano Pillars

Honours

Continental title 1

2013 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Russian Premier League CSKA Moscow 3

2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16

League title · Saudi Pro League Al Nassr 1

2018–19

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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