Frédéric Kanouté

Mali · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2005-2009

Tall, silky forward whose close control drove Sevilla's golden era

76.9OVR#470 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Link-up Play88
Possession88
First Touch88
Hold-up Play88
Big-Game Temperament88
Finishing87
Press Resistance86
Attacking Positioning86
Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness86

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.5

Top Speed79
Acceleration75
Dribbling Speed75
Top Speed with Ball77
Knock-on & Run73
Change of Pace74

Shooting 77.3

Finishing87
Shot Power84
Long Shots78
Volleys80
Curve66
Penalties80
Heading84
Direct Free Kicks58
Shooting Creativity82
Acrobatics74

Passing 71.1

Short Passing82
Long Passing62
Through Balls80
Crossing58
Link-up Play88
Vision78
Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 83.0

Dribbling82
Possession88
First Touch88
Skills & Tricks78
Weak Foot76
Press Resistance86

Movement 74.4

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind74
Attacking Positioning86
Anticipation82
Recovery Runs48

Football IQ 85.0

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management82
Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 35.7

Defensive Positioning42
Marking32
Interceptions36
Standing Tackle40
Sliding Tackle28
Offside Trap36

Physical 77.8

Strength86
Stamina73
Agility71
Balance80
Recovery72
Reactions76
Hold-up Play88
Aerial Duels84
Aggression70

Mental 80.0

Big-Game Temperament88
Leadership72
Selflessness78
Concentration82
Determination82
Tactical Discipline78

Career 75.4

Consistency80
Longevity80
Achievements59
Durability78
Loyalty80

Profile

Born: 2 September 1977
Height: 192 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 1997–2013
Prime: 2005-2009

Club career

1997–2000 Lyon
2000–2003 West Ham United
2003–2005 Tottenham Hotspur
2005–2012 Sevilla
2012–2013 Beijing Guoan

Honours

Europa League 2

2006 Sevilla · 2007 Sevilla

UEFA Super Cup 1

2006

Copa del Rey 2

2006–07, 2009–10

Supercopa de España 1

2007

African Footballer of the Year 1