Roy Keane

Republic of Ireland · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-2002

Fiery captain who ruled midfield with ferocious will and hard tackling

Nicknames Keano

81.4OVR#87 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field.”

— Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 1999 · source

Top 10 attributes

Aggression97
Leadership97
Determination97
Stamina94
Standing Tackle92
Recovery92
Big-Game Temperament92
Consistency92
Game Management90
Interceptions90

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.5

Top Speed79
Acceleration79
Dribbling Speed59
Top Speed with Ball73
Knock-on & Run63
Change of Pace64

Shooting 66.2

Finishing72
Shot Power80
Long Shots78
Volleys65
Curve65
Penalties75
Heading75
Direct Free Kicks52
Shooting Creativity45
Acrobatics55

Passing 76.9

Short Passing88
Long Passing82
Through Balls78
Crossing65
Link-up Play82
Vision85
Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 78.2

Dribbling75
Possession85
First Touch84
Skills & Tricks65
Weak Foot72
Press Resistance88

Movement 77.4

Off-the-Ball Movement74
Runs in Behind66
Attacking Positioning70
Anticipation89
Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 86.5

Decision Making88
Spatial Awareness88
Game Management90
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 84.2

Defensive Positioning88
Marking85
Interceptions90
Standing Tackle92
Sliding Tackle90
Offside Trap60

Physical 83.7

Strength85
Stamina94
Agility77
Balance82
Recovery92
Reactions83
Hold-up Play65
Aerial Duels78
Aggression97

Mental 91.7

Big-Game Temperament92
Leadership97
Selflessness90
Concentration88
Determination97
Tactical Discipline86

Career 78.2

Consistency92
Longevity88
Achievements73
Durability70
Loyalty68

Profile

Born: 10 August 1971
Height: 178 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1989–2006
Prime: 1993-2002

Club career

1989–1990 Cobh Ramblers
1990–1993 Nottingham Forest
1993–2005 Manchester United
2005–2006 Celtic

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1999 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 7

1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03

League title · Scottish Premier League Celtic 1

2005–06

Intercontinental Cup 1

1999

FA Cup 4

1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04

Community Shield 4

1993, 1996, 1997, 2003

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

1999–2000

FWA Footballer of the Year 1