Fabio Grosso

Italy · Left-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2005-2008

Attacking left-back who became a hero with decisive goals at the 2006 World Cup

73.4OVR#920 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Big-Game Temperament94
Determination86
Crossing84
Stamina83
Top Speed81
Acceleration81
Selflessness80
Concentration80
Tactical Discipline80
Decision Making78

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.5

Top Speed81
Acceleration81
Dribbling Speed65
Top Speed with Ball75
Knock-on & Run73
Change of Pace72

Shooting 63.0

Finishing58
Shot Power72
Long Shots70
Volleys56
Curve72
Penalties76
Heading64
Direct Free Kicks58
Shooting Creativity56
Acrobatics48

Passing 72.9

Short Passing76
Long Passing72
Through Balls66
Crossing84
Link-up Play74
Vision70
Set-Piece Delivery68

Ball Control 69.3

Dribbling76
Possession76
First Touch74
Skills & Tricks58
Weak Foot56
Press Resistance76

Movement 71.2

Off-the-Ball Movement68
Runs in Behind74
Attacking Positioning62
Anticipation76
Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 72.5

Decision Making78
Spatial Awareness76
Game Management74
Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 76.0

Defensive Positioning76
Marking78
Interceptions76
Standing Tackle78
Sliding Tackle78
Offside Trap70

Physical 71.6

Strength70
Stamina83
Agility75
Balance74
Recovery76
Reactions78
Hold-up Play50
Aerial Duels66
Aggression72

Mental 81.0

Big-Game Temperament94
Leadership66
Selflessness80
Concentration80
Determination86
Tactical Discipline80

Career 71.8

Consistency72
Longevity74
Achievements73
Durability78
Loyalty62

Profile

Born: 28 November 1977
Height: 190 cm
Foot: Left
Career: 1994–2012
Prime: 2005-2008

Club career

1998–2001 Chieti
2001–2004 Perugia
2004–2006 Palermo
2006–2007 Inter Milan
2007–2009 Lyon
2009–2012 Juventus

Honours

World Cup 1

2006 Italy

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 1

2006–07

League title · Ligue 1 Lyon 1

2007–08

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

2011–12

Coupe de France 1