Gaizka Mendieta

Spain · Central midfielder (Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2001

Dynamic midfielder whose long shots and energy drove Valencia to two UCL finals

78.9OVR#258 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“I can only compare that goal to Maradona.”
— Claudio Ranieri, Valencia coach · 1998 · source

Category averages

  • Speed75.2
  • Shooting78.3
  • Passing85.7
  • Ball Control80.7
  • Movement78.4
  • Football IQ84.5
  • Defending Skill66.7
  • Physical76.2
  • Mental83.7
  • Career69.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power90
  2. Long Shots90
  3. Short Passing90
  4. Penalties89
  5. Stamina89
  6. Long Passing86
  7. Crossing86
  8. Vision86
  9. Possession86
  10. First Touch86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.2

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed73
  • Top Speed with Ball75
  • Knock-on & Run73
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 78.3

  • Finishing74
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots90
  • Volleys74
  • Curve80
  • Penalties ●89
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks78
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics64

Passing 85.7

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 80.7

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 78.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning78
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 84.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 66.7

  • Defensive Positioning72
  • Marking66
  • Interceptions72
  • Standing Tackle74
  • Sliding Tackle66
  • Offside Trap50

Physical 76.2

  • Strength72
  • Stamina89
  • Agility77
  • Balance78
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play66
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression76

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 69.8

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements51
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
27 March 1974
Height
173 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1991–2008
Prime
1998-2001

Club career

  • 1991–1992 Castellón
  • 1992–2001 Valencia
  • 2001–2003 Lazio
  • 2002–2003 Barcelona (loan)
  • 2003–2004 Middlesbrough (loan)
  • 2004–2008 Middlesbrough

Honours

League Cup 1

2003–04

Copa del Rey 1

1998–99

Supercopa de España 1

1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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