Michael Carrick

England · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder, Centre-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2007-2013

Composed metronome who controlled tempo with simple passing and positioning

78.3OVR#323 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed54.7
  • Shooting61.3
  • Passing80.3
  • Ball Control75.3
  • Movement65.4
  • Football IQ90.5
  • Defending Skill80.3
  • Physical69.3
  • Mental85.3
  • Career85.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Spatial Awareness94
  2. Game Management92
  3. Short Passing90
  4. Long Passing90
  5. Decision Making90
  6. Defensive Positioning90
  7. Tactical Discipline90
  8. Consistency90
  9. Longevity90
  10. Anticipation89

All 64 attributes

Speed 54.7

  • Top Speed60
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball56
  • Knock-on & Run48
  • Change of Pace54

Shooting 61.3

  • Finishing58
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys56
  • Curve70
  • Penalties64
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity52
  • Acrobatics45

Passing 80.3

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing90
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing64
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 75.3

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 65.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind48
  • Attacking Positioning56
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 90.5

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management92
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 80.3

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle76
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 69.3

  • Strength72
  • Stamina80
  • Agility64
  • Balance70
  • Recovery72
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression64

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 85.0

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements75
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
28 July 1981
Height
188 cm
Weight
74 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1999–2018
Prime
2007-2013

Club career

  • 1999–2004 West Ham United
  • 2000–2000 Swindon Town (loan)
  • 2000–2000 Birmingham City (loan)
  • 2004–2006 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2006–2018 Manchester United

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2008 Manchester United

Europa League 1

2017 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 5

2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13

Club World Cup 1

2008

FA Cup 1

2015–16

League Cup 3

2008–09, 2009–10, 2016–17

Community Shield 6

2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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