Odion Ighalo

Nigeria · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2016

Strong striker who shielded the ball well and finished calmly

69.0OVR#1201 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed70.0
  • Shooting70.0
  • Passing57.7
  • Ball Control70.7
  • Movement72.8
  • Football IQ68.5
  • Defending Skill31.3
  • Physical75.9
  • Mental73.3
  • Career63.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Finishing84
  2. Attacking Positioning84
  3. Durability84
  4. Hold-up Play82
  5. Anticipation81
  6. Strength80
  7. Top Speed78
  8. Runs in Behind78
  9. Determination78
  10. Reactions77

All 64 attributes

Speed 70.0

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration76
  • Dribbling Speed64
  • Top Speed with Ball70
  • Knock-on & Run68
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 70.0

  • Finishing84
  • Shot Power76
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys76
  • Curve60
  • Penalties76
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks54
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics70

Passing 57.7

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing52
  • Through Balls58
  • Crossing52
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery42

Ball Control 70.7

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession76
  • First Touch76
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 72.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind78
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation81
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 68.5

  • Decision Making74
  • Spatial Awareness72
  • Game Management68
  • Tactical Creativity60

Defending Skill 31.3

  • Defensive Positioning42
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle26
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 75.9

  • Strength80
  • Stamina76
  • Agility74
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions77
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression72

Mental 73.3

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership64
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration74
  • Determination78
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 63.6

  • Consistency70
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements40
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty52

Profile

Born
16 June 1989
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2014-2016

Club career

  • 2006–2007 Julius Berger
  • 2007–2008 Lyn
  • 2008–2014 Udinese
  • 2008–2009 Granada (loan)
  • 2010–2010 Cesena (loan)
  • 2010–2014 Granada (loan)
  • 2014–2014 Watford (loan)
  • 2014–2017 Watford
  • 2017–2018 Changchun Yatai
  • 2019–2021 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2020–2021 Manchester United (loan)
  • 2021–2022 Al-Shabab
  • 2022–2023 Al Hilal
  • 2023–2024 Al Wehda

Honours

League title · Saudi Pro League Al Hilal 1

2021–22

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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