Gary Cahill

England · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2017

Brave, body-on-the-line centre-back dangerous with set-piece headers

72.1OVR#1043 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed51.3
  • Shooting53.0
  • Passing54.6
  • Ball Control57.0
  • Movement58.0
  • Football IQ73.0
  • Defending Skill82.3
  • Physical74.4
  • Mental85.3
  • Career78.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination90
  2. Heading86
  3. Aerial Duels86
  4. Big-Game Temperament86
  5. Selflessness86
  6. Tactical Discipline86
  7. Defensive Positioning84
  8. Standing Tackle84
  9. Strength84
  10. Consistency84

All 64 attributes

Speed 51.3

  • Top Speed64
  • Acceleration62
  • Dribbling Speed38
  • Top Speed with Ball50
  • Knock-on & Run48
  • Change of Pace46

Shooting 53.0

  • Finishing54
  • Shot Power68
  • Long Shots56
  • Volleys52
  • Curve40
  • Penalties44
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks28
  • Shooting Creativity44
  • Acrobatics58

Passing 54.6

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing40
  • Link-up Play64
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery30

Ball Control 57.0

  • Dribbling50
  • Possession64
  • First Touch64
  • Skills & Tricks38
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance64

Movement 58.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement44
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning48
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 73.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity58

Defending Skill 82.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 74.4

  • Strength84
  • Stamina78
  • Agility58
  • Balance72
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression78

Mental 85.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration82
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 78.4

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements65
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
19 December 1985
Height
193 cm
Weight
86 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2022
Prime
2012-2017

Club career

  • 2004–2008 Aston Villa
  • 2004–2005 Burnley (loan)
  • 2007–2007 Sheffield United (loan)
  • 2008–2012 Bolton Wanderers
  • 2012–2019 Chelsea
  • 2019–2021 Crystal Palace
  • 2021–2022 AFC Bournemouth

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2012 Chelsea

Europa League 2

2013 Chelsea · 2019 Chelsea

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2014–15, 2016–17

FA Cup 2

2011–12, 2017–18

League Cup 1

2014–15

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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