Joe Cole

England · Left winger (Attacking midfielder, Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2008

Inventive English technician with tricks and flair in tight spaces

75.5OVR#653 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“He has the skills of a Brazilian.”
— Pelé, Brazil legend · source

Category averages

  • Speed80.2
  • Shooting72.8
  • Passing76.9
  • Ball Control86.0
  • Movement73.2
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill45.0
  • Physical73.6
  • Mental74.3
  • Career65.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling91
  2. Skills & Tricks90
  3. Change of Pace88
  4. First Touch88
  5. Dribbling Speed87
  6. Possession87
  7. Agility87
  8. Shooting Creativity86
  9. Balance86
  10. Reactions86

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.2

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed87
  • Top Speed with Ball77
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 72.8

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys74
  • Curve76
  • Penalties70
  • Heading56
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 76.9

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery66

Ball Control 86.0

  • Dribbling91
  • Possession87
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks90
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 73.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation76
  • Recovery Runs66

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 45.0

  • Defensive Positioning52
  • Marking46
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle52
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap40

Physical 73.6

  • Strength62
  • Stamina81
  • Agility87
  • Balance86
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression64

Mental 74.3

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership62
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration76
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 65.6

  • Consistency66
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements54
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty72

Profile

Born
8 November 1981
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2018
Prime
2003-2008

Club career

  • 1998–2003 West Ham United
  • 2003–2010 Chelsea
  • 2010–2013 Liverpool
  • 2011–2012 Lille (loan)
  • 2013–2014 West Ham United
  • 2014–2015 Aston Villa
  • 2015–2016 Coventry City
  • 2016–2018 Tampa Bay Rowdies

Honours

League title · Premier League Chelsea 3

2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10

FA Cup 2

2006–07, 2009–10

League Cup 1

2004–05

Community Shield 1

2005

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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