Samuel Kuffour

Ghana · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2004

Quick, physical centre-back who held firm at the heart of Bayern's defence

Nicknames Sammy

73.5OVR#910 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed66.2
  • Shooting48.2
  • Passing56.0
  • Ball Control60.2
  • Movement59.2
  • Football IQ71.0
  • Defending Skill83.7
  • Physical76.7
  • Mental81.0
  • Career79.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Standing Tackle88
  2. Strength88
  3. Marking86
  4. Aggression86
  5. Determination86
  6. Loyalty85
  7. Interceptions84
  8. Sliding Tackle84
  9. Reactions84
  10. Heading82

All 64 attributes

Speed 66.2

  • Top Speed77
  • Acceleration73
  • Dribbling Speed49
  • Top Speed with Ball71
  • Knock-on & Run67
  • Change of Pace60

Shooting 48.2

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots48
  • Volleys40
  • Curve44
  • Penalties50
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks36
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics48

Passing 56.0

  • Short Passing70
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls56
  • Crossing46
  • Link-up Play56
  • Vision60
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 60.2

  • Dribbling60
  • Possession66
  • First Touch64
  • Skills & Tricks46
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance69

Movement 59.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement46
  • Runs in Behind42
  • Attacking Positioning44
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs82

Football IQ 71.0

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity54

Defending Skill 83.7

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking86
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle88
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap78

Physical 76.7

  • Strength88
  • Stamina81
  • Agility65
  • Balance74
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression86

Mental 81.0

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 79.6

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements73
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
3 September 1976
Foot
Right
Career
1993–2009
Prime
1997-2004

Club career

  • 1993–2005 Bayern Munich
  • 1994–1995 1. FC Nürnberg (loan)
  • 2005–2007 AS Roma
  • 2006–2007 Livorno (loan)
  • 2008–2009 Ajax
  • 2009–2009 Asante Kotoko

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2001 Bayern Munich

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 6

1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2004–05

Intercontinental Cup 1

2001

DFB-Pokal 4

1997–98, 1999–00, 2002–03, 2004–05

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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