Alex Song

Cameroon · Defensive midfielder (Centre-back, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2012

Defensive midfielder with a knack for lofted through balls over the line

71.8OVR#1062 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed57.7
  • Shooting58.5
  • Passing74.9
  • Ball Control71.7
  • Movement65.2
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill76.3
  • Physical76.4
  • Mental73.7
  • Career63.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Through Balls86
  2. Short Passing84
  3. Long Passing82
  4. Vision82
  5. Standing Tackle82
  6. Strength82
  7. Stamina82
  8. Aggression82
  9. Interceptions80
  10. Sliding Tackle80

All 64 attributes

Speed 57.7

  • Top Speed62
  • Acceleration62
  • Dribbling Speed56
  • Top Speed with Ball58
  • Knock-on & Run50
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 58.5

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots62
  • Volleys56
  • Curve64
  • Penalties54
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity55
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 74.9

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 71.7

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 65.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement60
  • Runs in Behind58
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 76.3

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle82
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap62

Physical 76.4

  • Strength82
  • Stamina82
  • Agility64
  • Balance78
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression82

Mental 73.7

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration74
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 63.6

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity62
  • Achievements51
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
9 September 1987
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2004–now
Prime
2010-2012

Club career

  • 2004–2005 Bastia
  • 2005–2012 Arsenal
  • 2007–2007 Charlton Athletic (loan)
  • 2012–2014 Barcelona
  • 2014–2016 West Ham United (loan)
  • 2016–2018 Rubin Kazan
  • 2018–2020 Sion
  • 2020–now Arta/Solar7

Honours

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2012–13

League title · Djibouti Premier League Arta/Solar7 2

2020–21, 2021–22

Supercopa de España 1

2013

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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