Ricardo Carvalho

121 Pace

70 Shooting

107 Passing

128 Dribbling

1x Physical

173 Defending

154 Physical

Weak Foot

Skill Moves

Stamina

Skill Points used

1x No-Nonsense Centre-Back

3x Defending

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Avantages

Excellent defensive ability—strong in both sliding and standing tackles, with great precision and timing.

Superb positioning and man marking—rarely caught out of place and tracks attackers tightly.

At 6'0", he has solid heading and jumping ability, combined with a naturally aggressive defensive mindset.

Pace is good for a CB—can keep up with quicker forwards and recover effectively.

Passing is reliable—comfortable building from the back with accurate short and long passes.

He has the Dives into Tackles trait, adding more bite to his defensive presence and improving success in last-ditch challenges.

Inconvénients

Height (6'0") can be a slight disadvantage against taller strikers or cross spammers—occasionally loses aerial duels in crowded box situations.

Can show signs of inconsistency in certain matches, especially when under pressure from aggressive attackers.

Alternatives

Verdict final

Carvalho is a quick, intelligent, and aggressive center-back with sharp tackling and strong positioning. While his height isn't ideal for aerial dominance and he can be slightly inconsistent at times, his defensive awareness and tackling ability more than compensate. A reliable and balanced CB for top squads.