Paulo Ferreira

Portugal · Right-back (Left-back) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2007

Error-free, disciplined full-back who earned Mourinho's lasting trust

74.6OVR#787 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed71.0
  • Shooting51.4
  • Passing69.1
  • Ball Control69.7
  • Movement67.2
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill83.0
  • Physical71.8
  • Mental83.7
  • Career80.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Tactical Discipline92
  2. Selflessness88
  3. Concentration88
  4. Defensive Positioning84
  5. Marking84
  6. Standing Tackle84
  7. Sliding Tackle84
  8. Stamina83
  9. Anticipation82
  10. Decision Making82

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.0

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run67
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 51.4

  • Finishing50
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots58
  • Volleys50
  • Curve64
  • Penalties50
  • Heading64
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics38

Passing 69.1

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing72
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play72
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 69.7

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession76
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks50
  • Weak Foot68
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 67.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement58
  • Runs in Behind62
  • Attacking Positioning54
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill 83.0

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle84
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap80

Physical 71.8

  • Strength70
  • Stamina83
  • Agility75
  • Balance74
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels66
  • Aggression74

Mental 83.7

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 80.2

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements73
  • Durability82
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
18 January 1979
Height
182 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1997–2013
Prime
2002-2007

Club career

  • 1997–2000 Estoril
  • 2000–2002 Vitória de Setúbal
  • 2002–2004 FC Porto
  • 2004–2013 Chelsea

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 2

2004 FC Porto · 2012 Chelsea

Europa League 2

2003 Porto · 2013 Chelsea

League title · Primeira Liga FC Porto 2

2002–03, 2003–04

League title · Premier League Chelsea 3

2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10

FA Cup 4

2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12

League Cup 2

2004–05, 2006–07

Taça de Portugal 1

2002–03

Community Shield 1

2005

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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