Samir Nasri

France · Attacking midfielder (Left winger, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2014

Silky technician who unlocked defences with soft touch and slick dribbling

76.7OVR#499 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Young, quick and technically outstanding player.”
— Arsène Wenger, Arsenal manager · 2008 · source

Category averages

  • Speed78.2
  • Shooting77.1
  • Passing85.1
  • Ball Control87.3
  • Movement73.4
  • Football IQ84.5
  • Defending Skill43.7
  • Physical71.8
  • Mental72.0
  • Career57.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling91
  2. Possession90
  3. First Touch90
  4. Short Passing89
  5. Vision89
  6. Dribbling Speed88
  7. Change of Pace88
  8. Through Balls88
  9. Link-up Play88
  10. Agility88

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.2

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 77.1

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots87
  • Volleys77
  • Curve86
  • Penalties80
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics64

Passing 85.1

  • Short Passing89
  • Long Passing81
  • Through Balls88
  • Crossing81
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision89
  • Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 87.3

  • Dribbling91
  • Possession90
  • First Touch90
  • Skills & Tricks86
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance87

Movement 73.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind74
  • Attacking Positioning81
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs52

Football IQ 84.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 43.7

  • Defensive Positioning50
  • Marking42
  • Interceptions47
  • Standing Tackle49
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 71.8

  • Strength64
  • Stamina70
  • Agility88
  • Balance86
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression60

Mental 72.0

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness68
  • Concentration74
  • Determination74
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 57.8

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity64
  • Achievements57
  • Durability68
  • Loyalty30

Profile

Born
26 June 1987
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2021
Prime
2010-2014

Club career

  • 2004–2008 Marseille
  • 2008–2011 Arsenal
  • 2011–2017 Manchester City
  • 2016–2017 Sevilla (loan)
  • 2017–2018 Antalyaspor
  • 2019–2019 West Ham United
  • 2019–2020 Anderlecht

Honours

League title · Premier League Manchester City 2

2011–12, 2013–14

League Cup 1

2013–14

Community Shield 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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