Michael Ballack

Germany · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2001-2008

Goal-scoring central midfielder with a powerful shot and strong heading

Nicknames Der kleine Kaiser

80.2OVR#166 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“I played against Beckenbauer, Netzer and Overath, but Ballack is the most complete.”

— Klaus Toppmöller, Bayer Leverkusen coach · source

Top 10 attributes

Shot Power92
Heading92
Penalties91
Long Shots90
Weak Foot90
Aerial Duels90
Leadership90
Consistency90
Anticipation89
Stamina89

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Penalties 91Penalty record 29/31 (94%) · career all compssource

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.0

Top Speed77
Acceleration74
Dribbling Speed63
Top Speed with Ball73
Knock-on & Run67
Change of Pace66

Shooting 83.8

Finishing88
Shot Power92
Long Shots90
Volleys85
Curve78
Penalties ●91
Heading92
Direct Free Kicks84
Shooting Creativity66
Acrobatics72

Passing 81.3

Short Passing86
Long Passing85
Through Balls82
Crossing75
Link-up Play82
Vision85
Set-Piece Delivery74

Ball Control 82.0

Dribbling78
Possession85
First Touch84
Skills & Tricks70
Weak Foot90
Press Resistance85

Movement 84.6

Off-the-Ball Movement88
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation89
Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 84.5

Decision Making86
Spatial Awareness86
Game Management84
Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 69.7

Defensive Positioning75
Marking70
Interceptions75
Standing Tackle78
Sliding Tackle70
Offside Trap50

Physical 82.4

Strength88
Stamina89
Agility71
Balance80
Recovery82
Reactions78
Hold-up Play82
Aerial Duels90
Aggression82

Mental 85.2

Big-Game Temperament82
Leadership90
Selflessness85
Concentration84
Determination88
Tactical Discipline82

Career 75.0

Consistency90
Longevity88
Achievements65
Durability70
Loyalty62

Profile

Born: 26 September 1976
Height: 189 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1995–2012
Prime: 2001-2008

Club career

1995–1997 Chemnitzer FC
1997–1999 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1999–2002 Bayer Leverkusen
2002–2006 Bayern Munich
2006–2010 Chelsea
2010–2012 Bayer Leverkusen

Honours

League title · Bundesliga 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1

1997–98

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 3

2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06

League title · Premier League Chelsea 1

2009–10

FA Cup 3

2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10

League Cup 1

2006–07

DFB-Pokal 3