Laurent Blanc

France · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1992-2000

Elegant ball-playing libero with a sweeper's calm and a knack for scoring

Nicknames Le Président, Larry White

78.4OVR#312 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Top 10 attributes

Defensive Positioning92
Long Passing90
Anticipation90
Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Marking90
Interceptions90
Heading88
Game Management88
Standing Tackle88

All 64 attributes

Speed 55.7

Top Speed59
Acceleration57
Dribbling Speed57
Top Speed with Ball56
Knock-on & Run49
Change of Pace56

Shooting 61.4

Finishing64
Shot Power70
Long Shots62
Volleys50
Curve56
Penalties60
Heading88
Direct Free Kicks52
Shooting Creativity58
Acrobatics54

Passing 72.6

Short Passing86
Long Passing90
Through Balls76
Crossing52
Link-up Play76
Vision80
Set-Piece Delivery48

Ball Control 74.2

Dribbling66
Possession80
First Touch82
Skills & Tricks62
Weak Foot70
Press Resistance85

Movement 65.6

Off-the-Ball Movement60
Runs in Behind54
Attacking Positioning62
Anticipation90
Recovery Runs62

Football IQ 87.0

Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Game Management88
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 88.3

Defensive Positioning92
Marking90
Interceptions90
Standing Tackle88
Sliding Tackle84
Offside Trap86

Physical 73.8

Strength82
Stamina75
Agility61
Balance82
Recovery72
Reactions72
Hold-up Play58
Aerial Duels88
Aggression74

Mental 85.7

Big-Game Temperament88
Leadership88
Selflessness84
Concentration86
Determination84
Tactical Discipline84

Career 80.8

Consistency88
Longevity86
Achievements80
Durability82
Loyalty68

Profile

Born: 19 November 1965
Height: 192 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1983–2003
Prime: 1992-2000

Club career

1983–1991 Montpellier
1991–1992 Napoli
1992–1993 Nîmes
1993–1995 Saint-Étienne
1995–1996 Auxerre
1996–1997 Barcelona
1997–1999 Marseille
1999–2001 Inter Milan
2001–2003 Manchester United

Honours

World Cup 1

1998 France

Continental title 1

2000 UEFA European Championship

League title · Ligue 1 Auxerre 1

1995–96

League title · Premier League Manchester United 1

2002–03

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1996–97

Copa del Rey 1