Nemanja Matić

Serbia · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2017

Towering left-footed holding midfielder who steadied games with range and calm

75.7OVR#627 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed54.7
  • Shooting58.5
  • Passing74.0
  • Ball Control70.0
  • Movement62.2
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill81.3
  • Physical75.3
  • Mental83.7
  • Career76.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Tactical Discipline90
  2. Defensive Positioning88
  3. Strength88
  4. Decision Making86
  5. Spatial Awareness86
  6. Game Management86
  7. Interceptions86
  8. Selflessness86
  9. Concentration86
  10. Consistency86

All 64 attributes

Speed 54.7

  • Top Speed62
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed48
  • Top Speed with Ball58
  • Knock-on & Run50
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 58.5

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys52
  • Curve66
  • Penalties58
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics45

Passing 74.0

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing84
  • Through Balls76
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 70.0

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession78
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 62.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement54
  • Runs in Behind48
  • Attacking Positioning54
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 81.3

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle80
  • Offside Trap68

Physical 75.3

  • Strength88
  • Stamina80
  • Agility60
  • Balance72
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions70
  • Hold-up Play78
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression76

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration86
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 76.2

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements59
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
1 August 1988
Height
194 cm
Weight
85 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2006–now
Prime
2014-2017

Club career

  • 2006–2007 Kolubara
  • 2007–2009 MFK Košice
  • 2009–2011 Chelsea
  • 2010–2011 Vitesse (loan)
  • 2011–2014 Benfica
  • 2014–2017 Chelsea
  • 2017–2022 Manchester United
  • 2022–2023 AS Roma
  • 2023–2024 Rennes
  • 2024–2025 Olympique Lyonnais
  • 2025–now Sassuolo

Honours

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 1

2013–14

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2014–15, 2016–17

FA Cup 1

2009–10

League Cup 1

2014–15

Taça de Portugal 1

2013–14

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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