Brad Friedel

United States · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2000-2009

Durable, consistent shot-stopper and penalty saver who lasted for ages in the Premier League

65.9OVR#66 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping80.4
  • Speed16.3
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement15.4
  • Football IQ67.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical69.3
  • Mental82.3
  • Career80.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Durability98
  2. Longevity96
  3. Reflexes92
  4. Reactions90
  5. GK Positioning88
  6. Concentration88
  7. Consistency88
  8. Handling86
  9. Recovery86
  10. Aerial Duels86

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 80.4

  • Diving84
  • Handling86
  • Reflexes92
  • GK Positioning88
  • One-on-Ones82
  • Commanding Area84
  • Kicking78
  • Distribution70
  • Sweeping60

Speed 16.3

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration50
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 15.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation77
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 67.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity36

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 69.3

  • Strength82
  • Stamina72
  • Agility78
  • Balance74
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression56

Mental 82.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration88
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 80.0

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity96
  • Achievements44
  • Durability98
  • Loyalty74

Profile

Born
18 May 1971
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1995–2015
Prime
2000-2009

Club career

  • 1995–1996 Galatasaray
  • 1996–1997 Columbus Crew
  • 1997–2000 Liverpool
  • 2000–2008 Blackburn Rovers
  • 2008–2011 Aston Villa
  • 2011–2015 Tottenham Hotspur

Honours

League Cup 1

2001–02

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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