Mario Balotelli

Italy · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2010-2013

Gifted, unpredictable striker with a powerful shot and nerveless penalties

Nicknames Super Mario

70.6OVR#1140 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed77.3
  • Shooting82.0
  • Passing67.7
  • Ball Control80.0
  • Movement66.8
  • Football IQ68.5
  • Defending Skill31.7
  • Physical76.4
  • Mental62.0
  • Career56.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power92
  2. Penalties92
  3. Strength88
  4. Finishing86
  5. Volleys84
  6. Possession84
  7. Attacking Positioning84
  8. Top Speed82
  9. Long Shots82
  10. First Touch82

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.3

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed74
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run78
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 82.0

  • Finishing86
  • Shot Power92
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys84
  • Curve74
  • Penalties92
  • Heading76
  • Direct Free Kicks76
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 67.7

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 80.0

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 66.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement70
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs30

Football IQ 68.5

  • Decision Making66
  • Spatial Awareness72
  • Game Management66
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 31.7

  • Defensive Positioning36
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap20

Physical 76.4

  • Strength88
  • Stamina64
  • Agility76
  • Balance76
  • Recovery66
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels74
  • Aggression82

Mental 62.0

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership60
  • Selflessness58
  • Concentration58
  • Determination62
  • Tactical Discipline52

Career 56.2

  • Consistency58
  • Longevity66
  • Achievements65
  • Durability74
  • Loyalty18

Profile

Born
12 August 1990
Height
189 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2010-2013

Club career

  • 2006–2007 Lumezzane
  • 2007–2010 Inter Milan
  • 2010–2013 Manchester City
  • 2013–2014 AC Milan
  • 2014–2016 Liverpool
  • 2015–2016 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2016–2019 Nice
  • 2019–2019 Marseille
  • 2019–2020 Brescia
  • 2020–2021 Monza
  • 2021–2022 Adana Demirspor
  • 2022–2023 Sion
  • 2023–2024 Adana Demirspor
  • 2024–2025 Genoa

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2010 Inter Milan

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 3

2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10

League title · Premier League Manchester City 1

2011–12

FA Cup 1

2010–11

Coppa Italia 1

2009–10

Supercoppa Italiana 1

2008

Golden Boy 1

2010

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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