Kim Nam-il

South Korea · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2006

The Vacuum Cleaner, a ferocious presser who swept up everything in midfield

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74.8OVR#755 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed66.8
  • Shooting56.0
  • Passing69.1
  • Ball Control71.7
  • Movement66.4
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill83.0
  • Physical79.2
  • Mental86.3
  • Career68.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Determination94
  2. Aggression92
  3. Stamina89
  4. Recovery Runs88
  5. Interceptions88
  6. Standing Tackle88
  7. Recovery88
  8. Selflessness88
  9. Defensive Positioning86
  10. Sliding Tackle86

All 64 attributes

Speed 66.8

  • Top Speed71
  • Acceleration73
  • Dribbling Speed59
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run63
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 56.0

  • Finishing52
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys54
  • Curve58
  • Penalties56
  • Heading68
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity34
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 69.1

  • Short Passing80
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 71.7

  • Dribbling70
  • Possession78
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 66.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement56
  • Runs in Behind52
  • Attacking Positioning52
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs88

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 83.0

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap66

Physical 79.2

  • Strength80
  • Stamina89
  • Agility75
  • Balance76
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions83
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels70
  • Aggression92

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline84

Career 68.2

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements47
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty70

Profile

Born
14 March 1977
Foot
Right
Career
2000–2015
Prime
2002-2006

Club career

  • 2000–2005 Chunnam Dragons
  • 2003–2003 Excelsior (loan)
  • 2005–2007 Suwon Samsung Bluewings
  • 2008–2009 Vissel Kobe
  • 2010–2011 Tom Tomsk
  • 2012–2012 Incheon United
  • 2013–2014 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
  • 2015–2015 Kyoto Sanga

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