Tim Cahill

Australia · Attacking midfielder (Striker, Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2004-2014

Attacking midfielder whose leap and timing made him a prolific header of goals

74.1OVR#843 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed64.3
  • Shooting75.0
  • Passing64.3
  • Ball Control70.3
  • Movement82.8
  • Football IQ77.0
  • Defending Skill51.0
  • Physical80.6
  • Mental87.0
  • Career78.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination94
  2. Aerial Duels93
  3. Heading92
  4. Anticipation90
  5. Runs in Behind88
  6. Attacking Positioning88
  7. Aggression88
  8. Big-Game Temperament88
  9. Selflessness88
  10. Acrobatics86

All 64 attributes

Speed 64.3

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration72
  • Dribbling Speed58
  • Top Speed with Ball64
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace58

Shooting 75.0

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys82
  • Curve62
  • Penalties74
  • Heading92
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity64
  • Acrobatics86

Passing 64.3

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 70.3

  • Dribbling66
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 82.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 77.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 51.0

  • Defensive Positioning62
  • Marking50
  • Interceptions52
  • Standing Tackle60
  • Sliding Tackle44
  • Offside Trap38

Physical 80.6

  • Strength78
  • Stamina86
  • Agility70
  • Balance74
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels93
  • Aggression88

Mental 87.0

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 78.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements56
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty86

Profile

Born
6 December 1979
Height
178 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2019
Prime
2004-2014

Club career

  • 1997–2004 Millwall
  • 2004–2012 Everton
  • 2012–2015 New York Red Bulls
  • 2015–2015 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2016–2016 Hangzhou Greentown
  • 2016–2017 Melbourne City
  • 2018–2018 Millwall
  • 2018–2019 Jamshedpur

Honours

Continental title 2

2004 OFC Nations Cup · 2015 AFC Asian Cup

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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