Emre Belözoğlu

Turkey · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2001-2008

Fiery technical playmaker with sharp passing and a combative temperament

74.8OVR#755 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed68.2
  • Shooting72.2
  • Passing84.3
  • Ball Control82.0
  • Movement69.4
  • Football IQ83.0
  • Defending Skill59.3
  • Physical71.7
  • Mental76.0
  • Career65.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Short Passing88
  2. Possession88
  3. Aggression88
  4. Determination88
  5. Long Passing86
  6. Through Balls86
  7. Vision86
  8. First Touch86
  9. Link-up Play84
  10. Set-Piece Delivery84

All 64 attributes

Speed 68.2

  • Top Speed69
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball65
  • Knock-on & Run57
  • Change of Pace76

Shooting 72.2

  • Finishing70
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys70
  • Curve82
  • Penalties72
  • Heading54
  • Direct Free Kicks82
  • Shooting Creativity74
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 84.3

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing86
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision86
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 82.0

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession88
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks80
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 69.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation79
  • Recovery Runs66

Football IQ 83.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 59.3

  • Defensive Positioning64
  • Marking58
  • Interceptions66
  • Standing Tackle66
  • Sliding Tackle58
  • Offside Trap44

Physical 71.7

  • Strength60
  • Stamina73
  • Agility81
  • Balance80
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions79
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression88

Mental 76.0

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness70
  • Concentration74
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 65.4

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements61
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty38

Profile

Born
7 September 1980
Height
170 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1996–2020
Prime
2001-2008

Club career

  • 1996–2001 Galatasaray
  • 2001–2005 Inter Milan
  • 2005–2008 Newcastle United
  • 2008–2012 Fenerbahçe
  • 2012–2013 Atlético Madrid
  • 2013–2015 Fenerbahçe
  • 2015–2019 İstanbul Başakşehir
  • 2019–2020 Fenerbahçe

Honours

Europa League 1

2000 Galatasaray

League title · Süper Lig Galatasaray 4

1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000

League title · Süper Lig Fenerbahçe 2

2010–11, 2013–14

UEFA Super Cup 2

2000, 2012

Coppa Italia 1

2004–05

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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