Pep Guardiola

Spain · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1991-1999

Cerebral Barcelona pivot who ran the tempo with one or two touches

Nicknames Pep

78.2OVR#331 of 1,235 outfield players

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

“The best central midfielder in our history.”
— Joan Laporta, Barcelona president · source

Category averages

  • Speed54.8
  • Shooting58.2
  • Passing84.0
  • Ball Control81.2
  • Movement66.0
  • Football IQ93.5
  • Defending Skill73.7
  • Physical66.7
  • Mental87.7
  • Career81.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Short Passing94
  2. Decision Making94
  3. Spatial Awareness94
  4. Game Management94
  5. Long Passing92
  6. Link-up Play92
  7. Vision92
  8. First Touch92
  9. Press Resistance92
  10. Tactical Creativity92

All 64 attributes

Speed 54.8

  • Top Speed57
  • Acceleration55
  • Dribbling Speed61
  • Top Speed with Ball53
  • Knock-on & Run39
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 58.2

  • Finishing56
  • Shot Power70
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys56
  • Curve64
  • Penalties66
  • Heading56
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 84.0

  • Short Passing94
  • Long Passing92
  • Through Balls90
  • Crossing66
  • Link-up Play92
  • Vision92
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 81.2

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession91
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance92

Movement 66.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement72
  • Runs in Behind50
  • Attacking Positioning62
  • Anticipation90
  • Recovery Runs56

Football IQ 93.5

  • Decision Making94
  • Spatial Awareness94
  • Game Management94
  • Tactical Creativity92

Defending Skill 73.7

  • Defensive Positioning86
  • Marking68
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle72
  • Sliding Tackle64
  • Offside Trap68

Physical 66.7

  • Strength62
  • Stamina73
  • Agility73
  • Balance74
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions70
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels54
  • Aggression70

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership88
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline92

Career 81.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements77
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty92

Profile

Born
18 January 1971
Height
180 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1990–2006
Prime
1991-1999

Club career

  • 1990–2001 Barcelona
  • 2001–2002 Brescia
  • 2002–2003 AS Roma
  • 2003–2003 Brescia
  • 2003–2005 Al-Ahli (Qatar)
  • 2005–2006 Dorados de Sinaloa

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

1992 Barcelona

League title · La Liga Barcelona 6

1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1997–98, 1998–99

UEFA Super Cup 1

1992

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1996–97

Olympic gold medal 1

1992

Copa del Rey 2

1996–97, 1997–98

Supercopa de España 4

1991, 1992, 1994, 1996

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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