Martin Demichelis

Argentina · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2009

Former holding midfielder turned centre-back, comfortable on the ball

Nicknames Micho

71.9OVR#1059 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed47.7
  • Shooting47.4
  • Passing63.7
  • Ball Control62.7
  • Movement54.4
  • Football IQ80.5
  • Defending Skill81.3
  • Physical70.9
  • Mental80.7
  • Career76.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity88
  2. Decision Making84
  3. Tactical Discipline84
  4. Anticipation82
  5. Spatial Awareness82
  6. Game Management82
  7. Defensive Positioning82
  8. Marking82
  9. Interceptions82
  10. Standing Tackle82

All 64 attributes

Speed 47.7

  • Top Speed56
  • Acceleration56
  • Dribbling Speed38
  • Top Speed with Ball48
  • Knock-on & Run42
  • Change of Pace46

Shooting 47.4

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots50
  • Volleys40
  • Curve42
  • Penalties44
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks32
  • Shooting Creativity36
  • Acrobatics46

Passing 63.7

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing42
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery34

Ball Control 62.7

  • Dribbling54
  • Possession70
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks44
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 54.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement40
  • Runs in Behind38
  • Attacking Positioning40
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 80.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 81.3

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle82
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 70.9

  • Strength78
  • Stamina74
  • Agility54
  • Balance74
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression76

Mental 80.7

  • Big-Game Temperament78
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration82
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 76.0

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements62
  • Durability80
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
20 December 1980
Height
184 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2001–2017
Prime
2004-2009

Club career

  • 2000–2003 River Plate
  • 2003–2010 Bayern Munich
  • 2011–2013 Málaga
  • 2013–2016 Manchester City
  • 2016–2017 Espanyol

Honours

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 2

2002 Clausura, 2003 Clausura

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 4

2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10

League title · Premier League Manchester City 1

2013–14

League Cup 2

2013–14, 2015–16

DFB-Pokal 4

2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10

DFL-Supercup 1

2010

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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