Francesco Acerbi

Italy · Centre-back · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2018-2024

Veteran centre-back whose positioning and marking still shone in his thirties

76.3OVR#546 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed60.5
  • Shooting55.4
  • Passing63.7
  • Ball Control64.0
  • Movement62.6
  • Football IQ83.0
  • Defending Skill86.7
  • Physical73.3
  • Mental88.7
  • Career75.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Defensive Positioning90
  2. Big-Game Temperament90
  3. Concentration90
  4. Determination90
  5. Tactical Discipline90
  6. Longevity90
  7. Decision Making88
  8. Spatial Awareness88
  9. Marking88
  10. Consistency88

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 60.5

  • Top Speed ●87
  • Acceleration56
  • Dribbling Speed42
  • Top Speed with Ball66
  • Knock-on & Run62
  • Change of Pace50

Shooting 55.4

  • Finishing54
  • Shot Power68
  • Long Shots54
  • Volleys50
  • Curve46
  • Penalties56
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks40
  • Shooting Creativity44
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 63.7

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing78
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery34

Ball Control 64.0

  • Dribbling56
  • Possession76
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks42
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 62.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement52
  • Runs in Behind46
  • Attacking Positioning56
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs72

Football IQ 83.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 86.7

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions87
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap87

Physical 73.3

  • Strength86
  • Stamina76
  • Agility58
  • Balance74
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions72
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression82

Mental 88.7

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration90
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 75.4

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements56
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
10 February 1988
Height
192 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2006–now
Prime
2018-2024

Club career

  • 2006–2010 Pavia
  • 2010–2011 Reggina
  • 2011–2012 Genoa
  • 2011–2012 Chievo (loan)
  • 2012–2013 AC Milan
  • 2013–2013 Genoa (loan)
  • 2013–2018 Sassuolo
  • 2018–2022 Lazio
  • 2022–2023 Inter Milan (loan)
  • 2023–now Inter Milan

Honours

Continental title 1

2021 UEFA European Championship

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 2

2023–24, 2025–26

Coppa Italia 3

2018–19, 2022–23, 2025–26

Supercoppa Italiana 3

2019, 2022, 2023

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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