Fernando Redondo

Argentina · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1994-2000

Elegant holding midfielder who glided past pressure and controlled Real's tempo

Nicknames El Príncipe

81.9OVR#66 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“What does this player have in his boots? A magnet?”
— Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 2000 · source

Category averages

  • Speed71.2
  • Shooting59.9
  • Passing81.1
  • Ball Control88.5
  • Movement67.2
  • Football IQ92.2
  • Defending Skill84.0
  • Physical77.3
  • Mental87.7
  • Career76.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Press Resistance96
  2. Possession95
  3. First Touch94
  4. Decision Making94
  5. Spatial Awareness94
  6. Short Passing92
  7. Big-Game Temperament92
  8. Game Management91
  9. Vision90
  10. Anticipation90

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.2

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball69
  • Knock-on & Run59
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 59.9

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots68
  • Volleys52
  • Curve66
  • Penalties62
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity55
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 81.1

  • Short Passing92
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play88
  • Vision90
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 88.5

  • Dribbling86
  • Possession95
  • First Touch94
  • Skills & Tricks88
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance96

Movement 67.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind50
  • Attacking Positioning56
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 92.2

  • Decision Making94
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management91
  • Tactical Creativity90

Defending Skill 84.0

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 77.3

  • Strength80
  • Stamina79
  • Agility77
  • Balance88
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression80

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration88
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 76.0

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements78
  • Durability52
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
6 June 1969
Height
186 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1985–2004
Prime
1994-2000

Club career

  • 1985–1990 Argentinos Juniors
  • 1990–1994 Tenerife
  • 1994–2000 Real Madrid
  • 2000–2004 AC Milan

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1998 Real Madrid · 2000 Real Madrid · 2003 AC Milan

Continental title 1

1993 Copa América

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

1994–95, 1996–97

League title · Serie A AC Milan 1

2003–04

Intercontinental Cup 1

1998

UEFA Super Cup 1

2003

Confederations Cup 1

1992

Coppa Italia 1

2002–03

Supercopa de España 1

1997

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

1999–2000

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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