Fernandinho

Brazil · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder, Centre-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2019

Intelligent holding midfielder who covered space and fouled tactically

79.0OVR#251 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He is fast, he is intelligent, he is strong in the air, he can play several positions.”
— Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed64.7
  • Shooting63.8
  • Passing72.9
  • Ball Control73.7
  • Movement71.2
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill83.7
  • Physical77.0
  • Mental87.7
  • Career85.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness92
  2. Tactical Discipline92
  3. Defensive Positioning90
  4. Loyalty90
  5. Anticipation88
  6. Decision Making88
  7. Spatial Awareness88
  8. Interceptions88
  9. Standing Tackle88
  10. Stamina88

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.7

  • Top Speed70
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed62
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run60
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 63.8

  • Finishing62
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys58
  • Curve66
  • Penalties60
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity56
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 72.9

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing80
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 73.7

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 71.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement64
  • Runs in Behind56
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 83.7

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 77.0

  • Strength78
  • Stamina88
  • Agility72
  • Balance72
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression86

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration88
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 85.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements73
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty90

Profile

Born
4 May 1985
Height
179 cm
Weight
67 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2003–2024
Prime
2013-2019

Club career

  • 2003–2005 Athletico Paranaense
  • 2005–2013 Shakhtar Donetsk
  • 2013–2022 Manchester City
  • 2022–2024 Athletico Paranaense

Honours

Europa League 1

2009 Shakhtar Donetsk

Continental title 1

2019 Copa América

League title · Ukrainian Premier League Shakhtar Donetsk 6

2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13

League title · Premier League Manchester City 5

2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22

League Cup 6

2013–14, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21

Community Shield 1

2018

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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