Gabriel Heinze

Argentina · Left-back (Centre-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2007

Combative left-footed defender with fierce tackling, at home wide or central

Nicknames El Gringo

74.0OVR#855 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.3
  • Shooting56.8
  • Passing70.3
  • Ball Control68.7
  • Movement64.2
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill84.5
  • Physical79.1
  • Mental84.7
  • Career62.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination92
  2. Aggression90
  3. Standing Tackle87
  4. Marking86
  5. Sliding Tackle86
  6. Recovery86
  7. Heading84
  8. Defensive Positioning84
  9. Interceptions84
  10. Aerial Duels84

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.3

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration77
  • Dribbling Speed59
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 56.8

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots62
  • Volleys50
  • Curve60
  • Penalties50
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 70.3

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing74
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 68.7

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks60
  • Weak Foot50
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 64.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement54
  • Runs in Behind52
  • Attacking Positioning52
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 84.5

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle87
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 79.1

  • Strength82
  • Stamina83
  • Agility73
  • Balance74
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression90

Mental 84.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration82
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 62.2

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements59
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty38

Profile

Born
19 April 1978
Height
178 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1996–2014
Prime
2003-2007

Club career

  • 1996–1997 Newell's Old Boys
  • 1997–2001 Real Valladolid
  • 1998–1999 Sporting CP (loan)
  • 2001–2004 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2004–2007 Manchester United
  • 2007–2009 Real Madrid
  • 2009–2011 Marseille
  • 2011–2012 AS Roma
  • 2012–2014 Newell's Old Boys

Honours

League title · Premier League Manchester United 1

2006–07

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 1

2007–08

League title · Ligue 1 Marseille 1

2009–10

Olympic gold medal 1

2004

Supercopa de España 1

2008

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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