Gary Medel

Chile · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2016

Undersized pit bull of a defender who fought every duel with ferocity

Nicknames El Pitbull

75.2OVR#695 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed58.3
  • Shooting48.0
  • Passing62.0
  • Ball Control63.0
  • Movement58.8
  • Football IQ76.0
  • Defending Skill83.0
  • Physical80.3
  • Mental88.7
  • Career76.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression96
  2. Determination94
  3. Stamina92
  4. Recovery92
  5. Selflessness92
  6. Big-Game Temperament90
  7. Longevity90
  8. Recovery Runs88
  9. Standing Tackle88
  10. Sliding Tackle88

All 64 attributes

Speed 58.3

  • Top Speed66
  • Acceleration66
  • Dribbling Speed50
  • Top Speed with Ball56
  • Knock-on & Run52
  • Change of Pace60

Shooting 48.0

  • Finishing44
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots58
  • Volleys40
  • Curve44
  • Penalties50
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks36
  • Shooting Creativity34
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 62.0

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision66
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 63.0

  • Dribbling58
  • Possession72
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks42
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 58.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement44
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning40
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 76.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity72

Defending Skill 83.0

  • Defensive Positioning80
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 80.3

  • Strength76
  • Stamina92
  • Agility70
  • Balance82
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression96

Mental 88.7

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership86
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 76.6

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements61
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
3 August 1987
Height
171 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2013-2016

Club career

  • 2006–2009 Universidad Católica
  • 2009–2011 Boca Juniors
  • 2011–2013 Sevilla
  • 2013–2014 Cardiff City
  • 2014–2017 Inter Milan
  • 2017–2019 Beşiktaş
  • 2019–2022 Bologna
  • 2023–2023 Vasco da Gama
  • 2024–2024 Boca Juniors
  • 2024–now Universidad Católica

Honours

Continental title 2

2015 Copa América · 2016 Copa América

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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