Walter Samuel

Argentina · Centre-back · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2010

The Wall, a brutally strong stopper who won almost every physical duel

Nicknames El Muro

74.9OVR#745 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed53.5
  • Shooting49.6
  • Passing54.6
  • Ball Control58.8
  • Movement58.0
  • Football IQ74.5
  • Defending Skill87.7
  • Physical79.2
  • Mental87.7
  • Career80.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Strength95
  2. Marking92
  3. Aerial Duels92
  4. Aggression92
  5. Heading90
  6. Standing Tackle90
  7. Determination90
  8. Tactical Discipline90
  9. Defensive Positioning88
  10. Interceptions88

All 64 attributes

Speed 53.5

  • Top Speed63
  • Acceleration61
  • Dribbling Speed41
  • Top Speed with Ball57
  • Knock-on & Run49
  • Change of Pace50

Shooting 49.6

  • Finishing44
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots48
  • Volleys42
  • Curve44
  • Penalties50
  • Heading90
  • Direct Free Kicks36
  • Shooting Creativity28
  • Acrobatics52

Passing 54.6

  • Short Passing66
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls54
  • Crossing44
  • Link-up Play58
  • Vision58
  • Set-Piece Delivery40

Ball Control 58.8

  • Dribbling52
  • Possession66
  • First Touch66
  • Skills & Tricks40
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance69

Movement 58.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement46
  • Runs in Behind40
  • Attacking Positioning48
  • Anticipation86
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 74.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management80
  • Tactical Creativity50

Defending Skill 87.7

  • Defensive Positioning88
  • Marking92
  • Interceptions88
  • Standing Tackle90
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap82

Physical 79.2

  • Strength95
  • Stamina83
  • Agility57
  • Balance82
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions78
  • Hold-up Play54
  • Aerial Duels92
  • Aggression92

Mental 87.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration88
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 80.6

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements79
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
23 March 1978
Height
183 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1996–2016
Prime
1999-2010

Club career

  • 1996–1997 Newell's Old Boys
  • 1997–2000 Boca Juniors
  • 2000–2004 AS Roma
  • 2004–2005 Real Madrid
  • 2005–2014 Inter Milan
  • 2014–2016 Basel

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2010 Inter Milan

Copa Libertadores 1

2000 Boca Juniors

League title · Argentine Primera División Boca Juniors 2

1998 Apertura, 1999 Clausura

League title · Serie A AS Roma 1

2000–01

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 5

2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10

League title · Swiss Super League Basel 2

2014–15, 2015–16

Club World Cup 1

2010

Coppa Italia 3

2005–06, 2009–10, 2010–11

Supercoppa Italiana 5

2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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