Gennaro Gattuso

Italy · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2001-2008

Snarling ball-winner whose relentless pressing and tackling guarded Milan's midfield

Nicknames Ringhio, Rino

76.6OVR#511 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed65.8
  • Shooting52.4
  • Passing65.4
  • Ball Control65.5
  • Movement67.6
  • Football IQ74.5
  • Defending Skill85.3
  • Physical79.9
  • Mental92.8
  • Career84.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression98
  2. Selflessness97
  3. Stamina96
  4. Determination96
  5. Recovery Runs94
  6. Standing Tackle94
  7. Recovery94
  8. Sliding Tackle92
  9. Big-Game Temperament92
  10. Tactical Discipline92

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.8

  • Top Speed73
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed57
  • Top Speed with Ball69
  • Knock-on & Run61
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 52.4

  • Finishing46
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots64
  • Volleys54
  • Curve58
  • Penalties56
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity34
  • Acrobatics38

Passing 65.4

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 65.5

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks46
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance75

Movement 67.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement56
  • Runs in Behind50
  • Attacking Positioning50
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs94

Football IQ 74.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity58

Defending Skill 85.3

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle94
  • Sliding Tackle92
  • Offside Trap62

Physical 79.9

  • Strength80
  • Stamina96
  • Agility75
  • Balance78
  • Recovery94
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression98

Mental 92.8

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness97
  • Concentration90
  • Determination96
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 84.8

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements82
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
9 January 1978
Height
177 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1995–2013
Prime
2001-2008

Club career

  • 1995–1997 Perugia
  • 1997–1998 Rangers
  • 1998–1999 Salernitana
  • 1999–2012 AC Milan
  • 2012–2013 Sion

Honours

World Cup 1

2006 Italy

European Cup / Champions League 2

2003 AC Milan · 2007 AC Milan

League title · Serie A AC Milan 2

2003–04, 2010–11

Club World Cup 1

2007

UEFA Super Cup 2

2003, 2007

Coppa Italia 1

2002–03

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2004, 2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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