Sylvain Wiltord

France · Striker (Right winger, Left winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1998-2004

Quick, versatile forward who roamed between the flanks and the centre

75.8OVR#613 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Big-Game Temperament88
Acceleration87
Determination86
Top Speed85
Finishing85
Change of Pace84
Dribbling84
Runs in Behind84
Reactions84
Knock-on & Run83

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.8

Top Speed85
Acceleration87
Dribbling Speed82
Top Speed with Ball82
Knock-on & Run83
Change of Pace84

Shooting 71.9

Finishing85
Shot Power78
Long Shots76
Volleys74
Curve66
Penalties74
Heading64
Direct Free Kicks56
Shooting Creativity78
Acrobatics68

Passing 69.4

Short Passing76
Long Passing60
Through Balls70
Crossing72
Link-up Play80
Vision72
Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 80.0

Dribbling84
Possession82
First Touch82
Skills & Tricks76
Weak Foot78
Press Resistance78

Movement 77.6

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning82
Anticipation80
Recovery Runs60

Football IQ 79.0

Decision Making80
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management76
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 37.0

Defensive Positioning46
Marking32
Interceptions38
Standing Tackle40
Sliding Tackle30
Offside Trap36

Physical 74.2

Strength66
Stamina81
Agility83
Balance80
Recovery80
Reactions84
Hold-up Play62
Aerial Duels58
Aggression74

Mental 79.3

Big-Game Temperament88
Leadership64
Selflessness80
Concentration80
Determination86
Tactical Discipline78

Career 71.8

Consistency78
Longevity78
Achievements68
Durability80
Loyalty55

Profile

Born: 10 May 1974
Height: 174 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1991–2012
Prime: 1998-2004

Club career

1991–1997 Rennes
1997–2000 Bordeaux
2000–2004 Arsenal
2004–2007 Lyon
2007–2009 Rennes
2009–2009 Marseille
2010–2010 Metz
2011–2012 Nantes

Honours

Continental title 1

2000 UEFA European Championship

League title · Ligue 1 Bordeaux 1

1998–99

League title · Premier League Arsenal 2

2001–02, 2003–04

League title · Ligue 1 Lyon 3

2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07

Confederations Cup 2

2001, 2003

FA Cup 2

2001–02, 2002–03

Community Shield 1

2002

Ligue 1 Top Scorer 1