César Azpilicueta

Spain · Right-back (Centre-back, Left-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2019

Clever, ultra-reliable defender who did the job anywhere across the back line

Nicknames Dave, Azpi

78.0OVR#348 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed66.3
  • Shooting51.7
  • Passing71.4
  • Ball Control71.3
  • Movement70.8
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill87.3
  • Physical76.6
  • Mental90.7
  • Career87.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Consistency95
  2. Selflessness94
  3. Tactical Discipline94
  4. Stamina92
  5. Concentration92
  6. Determination92
  7. Durability92
  8. Anticipation88
  9. Recovery Runs88
  10. Decision Making88

All 64 attributes

Speed 66.3

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration76
  • Dribbling Speed56
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 51.7

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power58
  • Long Shots56
  • Volleys50
  • Curve64
  • Penalties52
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks46
  • Shooting Creativity35
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 71.4

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 71.3

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks46
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 70.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind60
  • Attacking Positioning56
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 87.3

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 76.6

  • Strength70
  • Stamina92
  • Agility74
  • Balance80
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions81
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression76

Mental 90.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness94
  • Concentration92
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 87.2

  • Consistency95
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements73
  • Durability92
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
28 August 1989
Height
178 cm
Weight
70 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2007–now
Prime
2014-2019

Club career

  • 2007–2010 Osasuna
  • 2010–2012 Marseille
  • 2012–2023 Chelsea
  • 2023–2025 Atlético Madrid
  • 2025–now Sevilla

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2021 Chelsea

Europa League 2

2013 Chelsea · 2019 Chelsea

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2014–15, 2016–17

Club World Cup 1

2021

UEFA Super Cup 1

2021

FA Cup 1

2017–18

League Cup 1

2014–15

Trophée des Champions 2

2010, 2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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