Leighton Baines

England · Left-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2014

Left-back with a sweet left foot for crosses, free kicks and penalties

74.0OVR#855 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.7
  • Shooting66.2
  • Passing81.1
  • Ball Control69.0
  • Movement68.6
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill74.7
  • Physical70.2
  • Mental77.7
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Consistency92
  2. Loyalty92
  3. Penalties90
  4. Crossing90
  5. Set-Piece Delivery90
  6. Curve88
  7. Direct Free Kicks86
  8. Stamina86
  9. Durability86
  10. Selflessness84

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.7

  • Top Speed76
  • Acceleration76
  • Dribbling Speed64
  • Top Speed with Ball70
  • Knock-on & Run68
  • Change of Pace70

Shooting 66.2

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots64
  • Volleys54
  • Curve88
  • Penalties90
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks86
  • Shooting Creativity55
  • Acrobatics45

Passing 81.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing90
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery90

Ball Control 69.0

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot48
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 68.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning60
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 74.7

  • Defensive Positioning76
  • Marking74
  • Interceptions76
  • Standing Tackle78
  • Sliding Tackle72
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 70.2

  • Strength62
  • Stamina86
  • Agility76
  • Balance76
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression64

Mental 77.7

  • Big-Game Temperament72
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration80
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 78.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements39
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
11 December 1984
Height
170 cm
Weight
70 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2002–2020
Prime
2010-2014

Club career

  • 2002–2007 Wigan Athletic
  • 2007–2020 Everton

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