Raphaël Varane

France · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2014-2022

Quick, composed centre-back who swept up the space behind the line

76.4OVR#535 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed73.8
  • Shooting47.6
  • Passing58.6
  • Ball Control63.0
  • Movement59.6
  • Football IQ80.0
  • Defending Skill86.3
  • Physical75.3
  • Mental85.0
  • Career78.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Top Speed90
  2. Recovery Runs90
  3. Achievements89
  4. Defensive Positioning88
  5. Marking88
  6. Big-Game Temperament88
  7. Tactical Discipline88
  8. Heading86
  9. Anticipation86
  10. Decision Making86

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.8

  • Top Speed90
  • Acceleration84
  • Dribbling Speed50
  • Top Speed with Ball77
  • Knock-on & Run80
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 47.6

  • Finishing40
  • Shot Power60
  • Long Shots44
  • Volleys40
  • Curve42
  • Penalties44
  • Heading86
  • Direct Free Kicks30
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 58.6

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing70
  • Through Balls62
  • Crossing44
  • Link-up Play62
  • Vision62
  • Set-Piece Delivery34

Ball Control 63.0

  • Dribbling58
  • Possession70
  • First Touch72
  • Skills & Tricks42
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance74

Movement 59.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement42
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning40
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs90

Football IQ 80.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 86.3

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions86
  • Standing Tackle86
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 75.3

  • Strength80
  • Stamina74
  • Agility70
  • Balance72
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play58
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression72

Mental 85.0

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration86
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 78.8

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements89
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty75

Profile

Born
25 April 1993
Height
191 cm
Weight
81 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2010–2024
Prime
2014-2022

Club career

  • 2010–2011 Lens
  • 2011–2021 Real Madrid
  • 2021–2023 Manchester United
  • 2024–2024 Como

Honours

World Cup 1

2018 France

European Cup / Champions League 4

2014 Real Madrid · 2016 Real Madrid · 2017 Real Madrid · 2018 Real Madrid

UEFA Nations League 1

2021 France

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 3

2011–12, 2016–17, 2019–20

Club World Cup 4

2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

UEFA Super Cup 3

2014, 2016, 2017

FA Cup 1

2023–24

League Cup 1

2022–23

Copa del Rey 1

2013–14

Supercopa de España 3

2012, 2017, 2020

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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