Lucas Leiva

Brazil · Defensive midfielder · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2019

Diligent holding midfielder who covered space and recycled possession simply

76.8OVR#485 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“People just don't know how good Lucas is.”
— Rafael Benítez, Liverpool manager · 2008 · source

Category averages

  • Speed62.5
  • Shooting59.1
  • Passing73.1
  • Ball Control73.3
  • Movement67.4
  • Football IQ81.0
  • Defending Skill82.5
  • Physical76.0
  • Mental86.7
  • Career77.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness92
  2. Tactical Discipline92
  3. Defensive Positioning88
  4. Concentration88
  5. Consistency88
  6. Loyalty88
  7. Short Passing86
  8. Anticipation86
  9. Interceptions86
  10. Stamina86

All 64 attributes

Speed 62.5

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed54
  • Top Speed with Ball62
  • Knock-on & Run58
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 59.1

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys60
  • Curve68
  • Penalties59
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity38
  • Acrobatics46

Passing 73.1

  • Short Passing86
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing61
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision77
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 73.3

  • Dribbling71
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance83

Movement 67.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement58
  • Runs in Behind54
  • Attacking Positioning59
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 81.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 82.5

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking83
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 76.0

  • Strength76
  • Stamina86
  • Agility72
  • Balance76
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression82

Mental 86.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration88
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 77.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements49
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
9 January 1987
Height
179 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2005–2023
Prime
2009-2019

Club career

  • 2005–2007 Grêmio
  • 2007–2017 Liverpool
  • 2017–2022 Lazio
  • 2022–2023 Grêmio

Honours

League Cup 1

2011–12

Coppa Italia 1

2018–19

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2017, 2019

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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