Laurent Koscielny

France · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2017

Quick-thinking, sharp-tackling centre-back who led Arsenal's defence

Nicknames Kos

72.8OVR#990 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed65.2
  • Shooting46.1
  • Passing55.4
  • Ball Control60.7
  • Movement60.0
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill86.3
  • Physical75.4
  • Mental82.7
  • Career61.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Interceptions88
  2. Standing Tackle88
  3. Top Speed87
  4. Anticipation86
  5. Recovery Runs86
  6. Defensive Positioning86
  7. Sliding Tackle86
  8. Offside Trap86
  9. Determination86
  10. Tactical Discipline86

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 65.2

  • Top Speed ●87
  • Acceleration74
  • Dribbling Speed48
  • Top Speed with Ball62
  • Knock-on & Run64
  • Change of Pace56

Shooting 46.1

  • Finishing44
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots42
  • Volleys40
  • Curve40
  • Penalties40
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks30
  • Shooting Creativity35
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 55.4

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing40
  • Link-up Play66
  • Vision60
  • Set-Piece Delivery30

Ball Control 60.7

  • Dribbling56
  • Possession66
  • First Touch68
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot64
  • Press Resistance70

Movement 60.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement46
  • Runs in Behind42
  • Attacking Positioning40
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 86.3

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 75.4

  • Strength76
  • Stamina82
  • Agility66
  • Balance76
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions85
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression78

Mental 82.7

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 61.8

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity78
  • Achievements47
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty40

Profile

Born
10 September 1985
Height
186 cm
Weight
75 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2004–2022
Prime
2012-2017

Club career

  • 2004–2007 Guingamp
  • 2007–2009 Tours
  • 2009–2010 Lorient
  • 2010–2019 Arsenal
  • 2019–2022 Bordeaux

Honours

FA Cup 2

2013–14, 2014–15

Community Shield 2

2014, 2015

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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