Idrissa Gueye

Senegal · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2016-2020

Energetic ball-winner who led the league in tackles and interceptions

Nicknames Gana

75.8OVR#613 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.7
  • Shooting52.2
  • Passing66.6
  • Ball Control67.3
  • Movement67.0
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill84.3
  • Physical77.1
  • Mental86.0
  • Career79.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina95
  2. Selflessness94
  3. Interceptions92
  4. Standing Tackle92
  5. Determination92
  6. Recovery Runs90
  7. Recovery90
  8. Tactical Discipline90
  9. Consistency90
  10. Sliding Tackle88

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.7

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed62
  • Top Speed with Ball70
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 52.2

  • Finishing54
  • Shot Power66
  • Long Shots66
  • Volleys48
  • Curve60
  • Penalties50
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity34
  • Acrobatics38

Passing 66.6

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 67.3

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession74
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks48
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 67.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement54
  • Runs in Behind50
  • Attacking Positioning54
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs90

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 84.3

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking82
  • Interceptions92
  • Standing Tackle92
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 77.1

  • Strength70
  • Stamina95
  • Agility78
  • Balance80
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels60
  • Aggression80

Mental 86.0

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness94
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 79.4

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements60
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
26 September 1989
Height
174 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2010–now
Prime
2016-2020

Club career

  • 2008–2015 Lille
  • 2015–2016 Aston Villa
  • 2016–2019 Everton
  • 2019–2022 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2022–now Everton

Honours

Continental title 1

2021 Africa Cup of Nations

League title · Ligue 1 Lille 1

2010–11

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2

2019–20, 2021–22

Coupe de France 3

2010–11, 2019–20, 2020–21

Trophée des Champions 1

2022

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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