El Hadji Diouf

Senegal · Left winger (Striker, Right winger) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2001-2005

Abrasive, direct attacker who spearheaded Senegal's 2002 shock run

70.4OVR#1148 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed83.7
  • Shooting65.4
  • Passing66.6
  • Ball Control77.0
  • Movement70.8
  • Football IQ69.0
  • Defending Skill39.3
  • Physical75.1
  • Mental70.0
  • Career57.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression90
  2. Dribbling86
  3. Big-Game Temperament86
  4. Determination86
  5. Top Speed85
  6. Acceleration85
  7. Change of Pace84
  8. Dribbling Speed83
  9. Top Speed with Ball83
  10. Stamina83

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.7

  • Top Speed85
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed83
  • Top Speed with Ball83
  • Knock-on & Run82
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 65.4

  • Finishing74
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots68
  • Volleys64
  • Curve64
  • Penalties62
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 66.6

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing60
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision64
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 77.0

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession80
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks82
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 70.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation72
  • Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 69.0

  • Decision Making70
  • Spatial Awareness70
  • Game Management64
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 39.3

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap36

Physical 75.1

  • Strength62
  • Stamina83
  • Agility81
  • Balance76
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression90

Mental 70.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership58
  • Selflessness62
  • Concentration68
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline60

Career 57.0

  • Consistency58
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements49
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty30

Profile

Born
15 January 1981
Height
180 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2015
Prime
2001-2005

Club career

  • 1998–1999 Sochaux
  • 1999–2000 Rennes
  • 2000–2002 Lens
  • 2002–2005 Liverpool
  • 2004–2005 Bolton Wanderers (loan)
  • 2005–2008 Bolton Wanderers
  • 2008–2009 Sunderland
  • 2009–2011 Blackburn Rovers
  • 2011–2011 Rangers (loan)
  • 2011–2011 Doncaster Rovers
  • 2011–2013 Leeds United
  • 2014–2015 Sabah

Honours

League title · Scottish Premier League Rangers 1

2010–11

League Cup 1

2002–03

African Footballer of the Year 2

2001, 2002

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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