Ricardo Carvalho

Portugal · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2010

Intelligent centre-back with superb anticipation and perfectly timed tackles

78.7OVR#280 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Carvalho was the best defender at Euro 2004. He proved against England - first Michael Owen and then Darius Vassell - that nobody can beat him for pace.”

— José Mourinho, Chelsea coach · 2004 · source

Top 10 attributes

Interceptions94
Anticipation93
Defensive Positioning93
Standing Tackle92
Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Marking90
Sliding Tackle90
Offside Trap90
Concentration90

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.2

Top Speed73
Acceleration71
Dribbling Speed57
Top Speed with Ball67
Knock-on & Run59
Change of Pace64

Shooting 49.0

Finishing42
Shot Power64
Long Shots52
Volleys40
Curve46
Penalties52
Heading80
Direct Free Kicks38
Shooting Creativity32
Acrobatics44

Passing 62.9

Short Passing80
Long Passing74
Through Balls64
Crossing46
Link-up Play70
Vision66
Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 70.5

Dribbling66
Possession76
First Touch76
Skills & Tricks52
Weak Foot72
Press Resistance81

Movement 63.4

Off-the-Ball Movement50
Runs in Behind44
Attacking Positioning46
Anticipation93
Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 83.5

Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Game Management86
Tactical Creativity68

Defending Skill 91.5

Defensive Positioning93
Marking90
Interceptions94
Standing Tackle92
Sliding Tackle90
Offside Trap90

Physical 78.2

Strength80
Stamina83
Agility75
Balance82
Recovery84
Reactions86
Hold-up Play50
Aerial Duels82
Aggression82

Mental 86.3

Big-Game Temperament86
Leadership80
Selflessness88
Concentration90
Determination86
Tactical Discipline88

Career 79.2

Consistency88
Longevity88
Achievements77
Durability78
Loyalty65

Profile

Born: 18 May 1978
Height: 183 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1997–2017
Prime: 2003-2010

Club career

1997–2004 Porto
1997–1998 Leça (loan)
1998–1999 Vitória de Setúbal (loan)
1999–2000 Alverca (loan)
2004–2010 Chelsea
2010–2013 Real Madrid
2013–2016 Monaco
2017–2017 Shanghai SIPG

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2004 Porto

Europa League 1

2003 Porto

Continental title 1

2016 UEFA European Championship

League title · Primeira Liga Porto 3

1998–99, 2002–03, 2003–04

League title · Premier League Chelsea 3

2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2011–12

FA Cup 3

2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10

League Cup 2

2004–05, 2006–07

Copa del Rey 1

2010–11

Taça de Portugal 1

2002–03

Community Shield 2

2005, 2009

Supercopa de España 1