Víctor Valdés

Spain · Goalkeeper · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2012

Keeper whose skill with his feet anchored Barcelona's build-up from the back

68.0OVR#43 of 90 goalkeepers

Goalkeeping, outfield and career attributes, position-weighted. Ranked among goalkeepers.

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping82.9
  • Speed17.0
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement17.0
  • Football IQ79.0
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical65.8
  • Mental84.3
  • Career77.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Reflexes92
  2. One-on-Ones92
  3. Distribution90
  4. Reactions90
  5. Sweeping88
  6. Agility88
  7. Big-Game Temperament88
  8. Diving86
  9. Spatial Awareness86
  10. Selflessness86

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 82.9

  • Diving86
  • Handling76
  • Reflexes92
  • GK Positioning84
  • One-on-Ones92
  • Commanding Area66
  • Kicking72
  • Distribution90
  • Sweeping88

Speed 17.0

  • Top Speed48
  • Acceleration54
  • Dribbling Speed–
  • Top Speed with Ball–
  • Knock-on & Run–
  • Change of Pace–

Shooting –

  • Finishing–
  • Shot Power–
  • Long Shots–
  • Volleys–
  • Curve–
  • Penalties–
  • Heading–
  • Direct Free Kicks–
  • Shooting Creativity–
  • Acrobatics–

Passing –

  • Short Passing–
  • Long Passing–
  • Through Balls–
  • Crossing–
  • Link-up Play–
  • Vision–
  • Set-Piece Delivery–

Ball Control –

  • Dribbling–
  • Possession–
  • First Touch–
  • Skills & Tricks–
  • Weak Foot–
  • Press Resistance–

Movement 17.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 79.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness86
  • Game Management84
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill –

  • Defensive Positioning–
  • Marking–
  • Interceptions–
  • Standing Tackle–
  • Sliding Tackle–
  • Offside Trap–

Physical 65.8

  • Strength70
  • Stamina70
  • Agility88
  • Balance80
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels62
  • Aggression48

Mental 84.3

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership76
  • Selflessness86
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline86

Career 77.6

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements86
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
14 January 1982
Height
183 cm
Weight
78 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2002–2017
Prime
2008-2012

Club career

  • 2000–2002 Barcelona B
  • 2002–2014 Barcelona
  • 2015–2016 Manchester United
  • 2016–2016 Standard Liège (loan)
  • 2016–2017 Middlesbrough

Honours

World Cup 1

2010 Spain

European Cup / Champions League 3

2006 Barcelona · 2009 Barcelona · 2011 Barcelona

Continental title 1

2012 UEFA European Championship

League title · La Liga Barcelona 6

2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13

Club World Cup 2

2009, 2011

UEFA Super Cup 2

2009, 2011

Copa del Rey 2

2008–09, 2011–12

Supercopa de España 6

2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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