Ezequiel Garay

Argentina · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2016

Argentine centre-back with clean tackling and commanding aerial play

71.1OVR#1106 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed48.7
  • Shooting48.0
  • Passing59.1
  • Ball Control59.3
  • Movement55.0
  • Football IQ77.0
  • Defending Skill83.3
  • Physical72.6
  • Mental81.7
  • Career69.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading86
  2. Aerial Duels86
  3. Tactical Discipline86
  4. Defensive Positioning84
  5. Marking84
  6. Interceptions84
  7. Standing Tackle84
  8. Concentration84
  9. Determination84
  10. Anticipation83

All 64 attributes

Speed 48.7

  • Top Speed60
  • Acceleration56
  • Dribbling Speed38
  • Top Speed with Ball48
  • Knock-on & Run44
  • Change of Pace46

Shooting 48.0

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots48
  • Volleys38
  • Curve42
  • Penalties46
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks32
  • Shooting Creativity34
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 59.1

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing42
  • Link-up Play68
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery34

Ball Control 59.3

  • Dribbling52
  • Possession66
  • First Touch68
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance70

Movement 55.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement40
  • Runs in Behind36
  • Attacking Positioning40
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 77.0

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 83.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 72.6

  • Strength80
  • Stamina74
  • Agility56
  • Balance74
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions75
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression76

Mental 81.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration84
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 69.2

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements54
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty60

Profile

Born
10 October 1986
Height
190 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2021
Prime
2013-2016

Club career

  • 2004–2005 Newell's Old Boys
  • 2005–2008 Racing Santander
  • 2008–2009 Racing Santander (loan)
  • 2009–2011 Real Madrid
  • 2011–2014 Benfica
  • 2014–2016 Zenit Saint Petersburg
  • 2016–2020 Valencia

Honours

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 1

2013–14

League title · Russian Premier League Zenit Saint Petersburg 1

2014–15

Olympic gold medal 1

2008

Copa del Rey 2

2010–11, 2018–19

Taça de Portugal 1

2013–14

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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