Fabien Barthez

France · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-2001

Daring, acrobatic keeper who rushed off his line and helped win the 1998 World Cup

Nicknames Le Divin Chauve

68.9OVR#27 of 90 goalkeepers

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

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping85.0
  • Speed20.3
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement16.4
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical72.6
  • Mental82.7
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes93
  2. Reactions93
  3. Diving90
  4. One-on-Ones90
  5. Sweeping90
  6. Agility90
  7. Recovery90
  8. Big-Game Temperament90
  9. Balance86
  10. Determination86

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 85.0

  • Diving90
  • Handling78
  • Reflexes93
  • GK Positioning82
  • One-on-Ones90
  • Commanding Area76
  • Kicking84
  • Distribution82
  • Sweeping90

Speed 20.3

  • Top Speed58
  • Acceleration64
  • 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 16.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity58

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 72.6

  • Strength72
  • Stamina80
  • Agility90
  • Balance86
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions93
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression66

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 78.2

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements85
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty66

Profile

Born
28 June 1971
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1990–2007
Prime
1993-2001

Club career

  • 1990–1992 Toulouse
  • 1992–1995 Marseille
  • 1995–2000 Monaco
  • 2000–2004 Manchester United
  • 2003–2004 Marseille (loan)
  • 2004–2006 Marseille
  • 2006–2007 Nantes

Honours

World Cup 1

1998 France

European Cup / Champions League 1

1993 Marseille

Continental title 1

2000 UEFA European Championship

League title · Ligue 1 Monaco 2

1996–97, 1999–2000

League title · Premier League Manchester United 2

2000–01, 2002–03

Confederations Cup 1

2003

Trophée des Champions 1

1997

World Cup Golden Glove 1

1998

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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