Bastian Schweinsteiger

Germany · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder, Left winger, Right winger, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2014

Germany's midfield engine who dictated play and fought for every ball

Nicknames Schweini, Basti

83.5OVR#29 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“Bastian was always someone who took the lead.”
— Jupp Heynckes, Former Bayern Munich coach · 2019 · source

Category averages

  • Speed72.3
  • Shooting74.4
  • Passing84.9
  • Ball Control84.3
  • Movement80.4
  • Football IQ91.0
  • Defending Skill77.3
  • Physical80.6
  • Mental92.3
  • Career83.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination96
  2. Big-Game Temperament94
  3. Selflessness94
  4. Decision Making92
  5. Spatial Awareness92
  6. Game Management92
  7. Stamina92
  8. Leadership92
  9. Short Passing90
  10. Possession90

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.3

  • Top Speed74
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed74
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run68
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 74.4

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power84
  • Long Shots86
  • Volleys70
  • Curve78
  • Penalties76
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks74
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 84.9

  • Short Passing90
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing78
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery78

Ball Control 84.3

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot84
  • Press Resistance90

Movement 80.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs84

Football IQ 91.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management92
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 77.3

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking76
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle82
  • Sliding Tackle72
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 80.6

  • Strength78
  • Stamina92
  • Agility76
  • Balance84
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression86

Mental 92.3

  • Big-Game Temperament94
  • Leadership92
  • Selflessness94
  • Concentration88
  • Determination96
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 83.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements86
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
1 August 1984
Height
183 cm
Weight
79 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2002–2019
Prime
2009-2014

Club career

  • 2002–2015 Bayern Munich
  • 2015–2017 Manchester United
  • 2017–2019 Chicago Fire

Honours

World Cup 1

2014 Germany

European Cup / Champions League 1

2013 Bayern Munich

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 8

2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15

FA Cup 1

2015–16

DFB-Pokal 7

2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14

DFL-Supercup 1

2010

German Footballer of the Year 1

2013

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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