Makoto Hasebe

Japan · Defensive midfielder (Centre-back, Central midfielder, Right-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2016-2019

Japan's cerebral captain who moved between midfield anchor and sweeper

76.6OVR#511 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed53.3
  • Shooting53.6
  • Passing72.0
  • Ball Control70.7
  • Movement64.0
  • Football IQ87.0
  • Defending Skill81.0
  • Physical70.9
  • Mental89.3
  • Career84.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Longevity95
  2. Leadership94
  3. Selflessness92
  4. Tactical Discipline92
  5. Decision Making90
  6. Consistency90
  7. Spatial Awareness88
  8. Game Management88
  9. Defensive Positioning88
  10. Concentration88

All 64 attributes

Speed 53.3

  • Top Speed58
  • Acceleration58
  • Dribbling Speed48
  • Top Speed with Ball54
  • Knock-on & Run48
  • Change of Pace54

Shooting 53.6

  • Finishing52
  • Shot Power64
  • Long Shots62
  • Volleys48
  • Curve60
  • Penalties56
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks50
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics42

Passing 72.0

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing58
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery52

Ball Control 70.7

  • Dribbling64
  • Possession78
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 64.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement56
  • Runs in Behind48
  • Attacking Positioning52
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 87.0

  • Decision Making90
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 81.0

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking78
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle78
  • Sliding Tackle74
  • Offside Trap84

Physical 70.9

  • Strength68
  • Stamina84
  • Agility62
  • Balance76
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions74
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression68

Mental 89.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership94
  • Selflessness92
  • Concentration88
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 84.8

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity95
  • Achievements63
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty88

Profile

Born
18 January 1984
Height
180 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2002–2024
Prime
2016-2019

Club career

  • 2002–2008 Urawa Red Diamonds
  • 2008–2013 VfL Wolfsburg
  • 2013–2014 1. FC Nürnberg
  • 2014–2024 Eintracht Frankfurt

Honours

Europa League 1

2022 Eintracht Frankfurt

Continental title 1

2011 AFC Asian Cup

League title · J1 League Urawa Red Diamonds 1

2006

League title · Bundesliga VfL Wolfsburg 1

2008–09

AFC Champions League 1

2007

DFB-Pokal 1

2017–18

Asian Footballer of the Year 1

2018

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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