Celestine Babayaro

Nigeria · Left-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2004

Springy, athletic left-back known for overlapping runs and backflips

72.0OVR#1049 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed79.0
  • Shooting53.6
  • Passing67.1
  • Ball Control69.7
  • Movement68.4
  • Football IQ68.0
  • Defending Skill75.3
  • Physical75.1
  • Mental75.3
  • Career68.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Recovery86
  2. Reactions86
  3. Acceleration85
  4. Top Speed83
  5. Stamina83
  6. Agility83
  7. Recovery Runs82
  8. Balance82
  9. Change of Pace80
  10. Standing Tackle80

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.0

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run77
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 53.6

  • Finishing52
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots56
  • Volleys52
  • Curve62
  • Penalties50
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 67.1

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 69.7

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession78
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 68.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning56
  • Anticipation72
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 68.0

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness72
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity56

Defending Skill 75.3

  • Defensive Positioning74
  • Marking76
  • Interceptions76
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 75.1

  • Strength70
  • Stamina83
  • Agility83
  • Balance82
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play48
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression72

Mental 75.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration74
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline76

Career 68.2

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements55
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty68

Profile

Born
29 August 1978
Foot
Left
Career
1994–2008
Prime
1997-2004

Club career

  • 1994–1997 Anderlecht
  • 1997–2005 Chelsea
  • 2005–2008 Newcastle United
  • 2008–2008 LA Galaxy

Honours

League title · Belgian First Division Anderlecht 1

1994–95

UEFA Super Cup 1

1998

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1997–98

Olympic gold medal 1

1996

FA Cup 1

1999–00

Community Shield 1

2000

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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