Kalidou Koulibaly

113 Pace

61 Shooting

97 Passing

119 Dribbling

1x Physical

164 Defending

151 Physical

Weak Foot

Skill Moves

Stamina

Skill Points used

1x No-Nonsense Centre-Back

3x Defending

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7.4

Pros

Koulibaly is a physically dominant center-back, known for his strength and ability to win physical duels with ease.

His aerial presence is excellent, making him reliable during defensive headers and set pieces.

He has strong tackling skills, capable of winning clean challenges in both standing and sliding situations.

His defensive awareness and positioning are very good, allowing him to anticipate plays and block key passes or shots.

He has solid composure and passing for a center-back, helping with calm build-up from the back.

Cons

His agility and turning speed are a bit limited, which can be exposed by quicker, agile forwards.

His acceleration is slightly slow when reacting to fast through balls or transitions.

Alternatives

Final Verdict

Kalidou Koulibaly is a powerful and commanding center-back with excellent physicality, tackling, and defensive intelligence. While his agility and acceleration aren’t on par with the fastest defenders, his overall defensive ability and strength make him a dependable choice in central defense.