Seydou Keita

Mali · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2012

Selfless, tactically intelligent midfielder who gave his team balance

76.7OVR#499 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed64.3
  • Shooting64.7
  • Passing72.6
  • Ball Control73.0
  • Movement80.8
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill75.7
  • Physical76.4
  • Mental87.8
  • Career79.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness95
  2. Tactical Discipline94
  3. Decision Making88
  4. Spatial Awareness88
  5. Stamina88
  6. Concentration88
  7. Consistency88
  8. Determination86
  9. Longevity86
  10. Link-up Play84

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.3

  • Top Speed68
  • Acceleration70
  • Dribbling Speed60
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run60
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 64.7

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys64
  • Curve64
  • Penalties64
  • Heading74
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity55
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 72.6

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 73.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 80.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement84
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 75.7

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking72
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle76
  • Sliding Tackle72
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 76.4

  • Strength76
  • Stamina88
  • Agility70
  • Balance78
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression72

Mental 87.8

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness95
  • Concentration88
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 79.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements75
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
16 January 1980
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1999–2017
Prime
2008-2012

Club career

  • 1997–2000 Marseille
  • 2000–2002 Lorient
  • 2002–2004 Sochaux
  • 2004–2007 RC Lens
  • 2007–2008 Sevilla
  • 2008–2012 Barcelona
  • 2012–2014 Dalian Aerbin
  • 2014–2014 Valencia (loan)
  • 2014–2015 Roma
  • 2015–2016 Al-Jaish

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2009 Barcelona · 2011 Barcelona

League title · La Liga Barcelona 3

2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11

Club World Cup 2

2009, 2011

UEFA Super Cup 2

2009, 2011

Copa del Rey 2

2008–09, 2011–12

Coupe de France 1

2001–02

Supercopa de España 4

2007, 2009, 2010, 2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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