Fabio Cannavaro

Italy · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2006

Short centre-back whose timing and leap won him the Ballon d'Or

Nicknames Il Muro di Berlino

81.4OVR#87 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He has been imperious. Rigorous. Absolutely in charge.”

— Amy Lawrence, The Guardian journalist · 2006 · source

Top 10 attributes

Interceptions96
Standing Tackle96
Defensive Positioning95
Marking95
Sliding Tackle95
Big-Game Temperament95
Concentration94
Determination94
Anticipation93
Recovery92

All 64 attributes

Speed 68.3

Top Speed81
Acceleration84
Dribbling Speed49
Top Speed with Ball75
Knock-on & Run55
Change of Pace66

Shooting 50.6

Finishing45
Shot Power65
Long Shots55
Volleys45
Curve50
Penalties50
Heading88
Direct Free Kicks40
Shooting Creativity28
Acrobatics40

Passing 63.3

Short Passing80
Long Passing72
Through Balls60
Crossing55
Link-up Play62
Vision70
Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 74.3

Dribbling72
Possession80
First Touch80
Skills & Tricks58
Weak Foot72
Press Resistance84

Movement 64.6

Off-the-Ball Movement52
Runs in Behind38
Attacking Positioning50
Anticipation93
Recovery Runs90

Football IQ 83.0

Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Game Management86
Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 94.5

Defensive Positioning95
Marking95
Interceptions96
Standing Tackle96
Sliding Tackle95
Offside Trap90

Physical 83.8

Strength85
Stamina87
Agility87
Balance85
Recovery92
Reactions92
Hold-up Play50
Aerial Duels88
Aggression88

Mental 92.5

Big-Game Temperament95
Leadership90
Selflessness90
Concentration94
Determination94
Tactical Discipline92

Career 78.0

Consistency88
Longevity90
Achievements82
Durability85
Loyalty45

Profile

Born: 13 September 1973
Height: 176 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1993–2011
Prime: 2002-2006

Club career

1992–1995 Napoli
1995–2002 Parma
2002–2004 Inter Milan
2004–2006 Juventus
2006–2009 Real Madrid
2009–2010 Juventus
2010–2011 Al-Ahli Dubai

Honours

World Cup 1

2006 Italy

Ballon d'Or 1

2006

Europa League 2

1995 Parma · 1999 Parma

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

2006–07, 2007–08

Coppa Italia 2

1998–99, 2001–02

Supercopa de España 1

2008

Supercoppa Italiana 1

1999

FIFA World Player of the Year 1