Louis Saha

France · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2003-2009

Technical, two-footed striker with a fluid touch and sharp finishing

71.6OVR#1076 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed83.7
  • Shooting71.6
  • Passing62.6
  • Ball Control79.7
  • Movement72.0
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill30.2
  • Physical74.2
  • Mental69.3
  • Career58.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Weak Foot90
  2. Top Speed86
  3. Acceleration86
  4. Top Speed with Ball84
  5. Knock-on & Run84
  6. Finishing84
  7. Change of Pace82
  8. Dribbling82
  9. Reactions82
  10. Dribbling Speed80

All 64 attributes

Speed 83.7

  • Top Speed86
  • Acceleration86
  • Dribbling Speed80
  • Top Speed with Ball84
  • Knock-on & Run84
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 71.6

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys76
  • Curve58
  • Penalties70
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity78
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 62.6

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing52
  • Through Balls64
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 79.7

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession80
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot90
  • Press Resistance72

Movement 72.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning80
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 30.2

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions27
  • Standing Tackle32
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 74.2

  • Strength76
  • Stamina65
  • Agility79
  • Balance80
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions82
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression66

Mental 69.3

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership56
  • Selflessness66
  • Concentration74
  • Determination76
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 58.6

  • Consistency58
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements60
  • Durability50
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
8 August 1978
Height
185 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
2003-2009

Club career

  • 1997–2000 Metz
  • 1999–1999 Newcastle United (loan)
  • 2000–2004 Fulham
  • 2004–2008 Manchester United
  • 2008–2012 Everton
  • 2012–2012 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2012–2013 Sunderland
  • 2013–2013 Lazio

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2008 Manchester United

League title · Premier League Manchester United 2

2006–07, 2007–08

League Cup 1

2005–06

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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