Iván Helguera

Spain · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2004

Converted midfielder who brought passing and aerial command to Real's defence

77.6OVR#390 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed65.2
  • Shooting64.2
  • Passing72.9
  • Ball Control75.0
  • Movement65.4
  • Football IQ82.0
  • Defending Skill84.3
  • Physical77.1
  • Mental82.7
  • Career75.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading86
  2. Marking86
  3. Interceptions86
  4. Standing Tackle86
  5. Aerial Duels86
  6. Determination86
  7. Anticipation85
  8. Short Passing84
  9. Decision Making84
  10. Spatial Awareness84

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.2

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration69
  • Dribbling Speed59
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run61
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 64.2

  • Finishing58
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys60
  • Curve62
  • Penalties66
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity50
  • Acrobatics56

Passing 72.9

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 75.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession82
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 65.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement58
  • Runs in Behind54
  • Attacking Positioning56
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 82.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity78

Defending Skill 84.3

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle82
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 77.1

  • Strength80
  • Stamina77
  • Agility71
  • Balance76
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression84

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 75.8

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements71
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty68

Profile

Born
28 March 1975
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1993–2008
Prime
1999-2004

Club career

  • 1993–1997 Albacete
  • 1997–1998 AS Roma
  • 1998–1999 Espanyol
  • 1999–2007 Real Madrid
  • 2007–2007 Valencia (loan)
  • 2007–2008 Valencia

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2000 Real Madrid · 2002 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 3

2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07

Intercontinental Cup 1

2002

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

Copa del Rey 1

2007–08

Supercopa de España 1

2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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