Vítor Baía

Portugal · Goalkeeper · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1995-2004

Calm, composed keeper with good feet who anchored Porto's golden era

69.7OVR#18 of 90 goalkeepers

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

Category averages

  • Goalkeeping85.3
  • Speed17.7
  • Shooting–
  • Passing–
  • Ball Control–
  • Movement16.0
  • Football IQ79.5
  • Defending Skill–
  • Physical68.2
  • Mental84.7
  • Career80.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. GK Positioning90
  2. Handling88
  3. Distribution88
  4. Concentration88
  5. Tactical Discipline88
  6. Reflexes86
  7. Commanding Area86
  8. Decision Making86
  9. Game Management86
  10. Reactions86

All 73 attributes

Goalkeeping 85.3

  • Diving84
  • Handling88
  • Reflexes86
  • GK Positioning90
  • One-on-Ones84
  • Commanding Area86
  • Kicking80
  • Distribution88
  • Sweeping82

Speed 17.7

  • Top Speed52
  • 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 16.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement–
  • Runs in Behind–
  • Attacking Positioning–
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs–

Football IQ 79.5

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity62

Defending Skill –

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

Physical 68.2

  • Strength74
  • Stamina74
  • Agility82
  • Balance78
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play–
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression56

Mental 84.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership84
  • Selflessness80
  • Concentration88
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 80.8

  • Consistency84
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements77
  • Durability72
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
15 October 1969
Height
184 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1988–2007
Prime
1995-2004

Club career

  • 1988–1996 FC Porto
  • 1996–1999 Barcelona
  • 1998–1999 FC Porto (loan)
  • 1999–2007 FC Porto

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2004 FC Porto

Europa League 1

2003 Porto

League title · Primeira Liga FC Porto 10

1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2005–06, 2006–07

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

1997–98

Intercontinental Cup 1

2004

Cup Winners' Cup 1

1996–97

Copa del Rey 2

1996–97, 1997–98

Taça de Portugal 5

1990–91, 1993–94, 1999–00, 2002–03, 2005–06

Supercopa de España 1

1996

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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