Hatem Ben Arfa

France · Right winger (Left winger, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2016

Mercurial dribbling genius who could glide past several defenders at once

Nicknames HBA

70.7OVR#1135 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed84.3
  • Shooting72.8
  • Passing74.0
  • Ball Control86.0
  • Movement64.6
  • Football IQ71.0
  • Defending Skill27.3
  • Physical68.2
  • Mental58.7
  • Career54.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling Speed92
  2. Dribbling92
  3. Skills & Tricks92
  4. Change of Pace90
  5. Possession90
  6. Agility90
  7. First Touch88
  8. Balance88
  9. Shooting Creativity86
  10. Reactions86

All 64 attributes

Speed 84.3

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed92
  • Top Speed with Ball84
  • Knock-on & Run76
  • Change of Pace90

Shooting 72.8

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power78
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys72
  • Curve80
  • Penalties72
  • Heading46
  • Direct Free Kicks68
  • Shooting Creativity86
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 74.0

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 86.0

  • Dribbling92
  • Possession90
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 64.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind70
  • Attacking Positioning76
  • Anticipation72
  • Recovery Runs35

Football IQ 71.0

  • Decision Making66
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 27.3

  • Defensive Positioning34
  • Marking26
  • Interceptions30
  • Standing Tackle32
  • Sliding Tackle24
  • Offside Trap18

Physical 68.2

  • Strength58
  • Stamina66
  • Agility90
  • Balance88
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels42
  • Aggression58

Mental 58.7

  • Big-Game Temperament70
  • Leadership56
  • Selflessness52
  • Concentration62
  • Determination62
  • Tactical Discipline50

Career 54.4

  • Consistency62
  • Longevity60
  • Achievements54
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty30

Profile

Born
7 March 1987
Height
178 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2004–2022
Prime
2010-2016

Club career

  • 2004–2008 Lyon
  • 2008–2011 Marseille
  • 2010–2011 Newcastle United (loan)
  • 2011–2014 Newcastle United
  • 2014–2015 Hull City (loan)
  • 2015–2016 Nice
  • 2016–2018 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2018–2019 Rennes
  • 2020–2020 Real Valladolid
  • 2020–2021 Bordeaux
  • 2021–2022 Lille

Honours

League title · Ligue 1 Lyon 4

2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08

League title · Ligue 1 Marseille 1

2009–10

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

2017–18

Coupe de France 3

2007–08, 2016–17, 2018–19

Trophée des Champions 5

2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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