Thiago Motta

Italy · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2015

Unhurried regista who controlled games through slow tempo and precise passing

76.5OVR#521 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed48.0
  • Shooting62.9
  • Passing78.3
  • Ball Control74.0
  • Movement63.8
  • Football IQ90.2
  • Defending Skill80.3
  • Physical72.9
  • Mental84.7
  • Career72.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Decision Making92
  2. Spatial Awareness92
  3. Game Management91
  4. Short Passing90
  5. Defensive Positioning88
  6. Tactical Discipline88
  7. Anticipation87
  8. Long Passing86
  9. Vision86
  10. First Touch86

All 64 attributes

Speed 48.0

  • Top Speed50
  • Acceleration50
  • Dribbling Speed48
  • Top Speed with Ball48
  • Knock-on & Run40
  • Change of Pace52

Shooting 62.9

  • Finishing60
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys56
  • Curve64
  • Penalties60
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity52
  • Acrobatics55

Passing 78.3

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls84
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 74.0

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession84
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 63.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement62
  • Runs in Behind46
  • Attacking Positioning58
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs66

Football IQ 90.2

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management91
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 80.3

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking76
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle78
  • Offside Trap74

Physical 72.9

  • Strength80
  • Stamina72
  • Agility62
  • Balance72
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions70
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression80

Mental 84.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration86
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 72.8

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements74
  • Durability64
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
28 August 1982
Height
187 cm
Weight
83 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2001–2018
Prime
2009-2015

Club career

  • 1999–2001 Barcelona B
  • 2001–2007 Barcelona
  • 2007–2008 Atlético Madrid
  • 2008–2009 Genoa
  • 2009–2012 Inter Milan
  • 2012–2018 Paris Saint-Germain

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2006 Barcelona · 2010 Inter Milan

League title · La Liga Barcelona 2

2004–05, 2005–06

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 1

2009–10

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 5

2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18

Club World Cup 1

2010

Coppa Italia 2

2009–10, 2010–11

Coupe de France 4

2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18

Supercopa de España 1

2006

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2010

Trophée des Champions 5

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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